Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $23,850 -21.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.47
10th percentile $20,850
90th percentile $35,800
Employed locally 2,160
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,850
    25th
    $22,400
    50th (median)
    $23,850
    75th
    $28,240
    90th
    $35,800

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 40% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 60% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fast Food and Counter Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Napa, CA $38,270
    District of Columbia $38,240
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090

    Nearby metros — Fast Food and Counter Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $42,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    Salinas, CA $37,440
    California $37,010
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $36,780

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $22,740
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $35,600
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,340
    Food Preparation Workers $28,800
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $29,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $11.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.84 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries?

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 21.8% below the national median of $30,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,850 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,400.