Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $22,920 -24.8% vs national
Median hourly $11.02
10th percentile $18,510
90th percentile $30,030
Employed locally 2,700
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,510
    25th
    $21,790
    50th (median)
    $22,920
    75th
    $27,040
    90th
    $30,030

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 58% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $34,240
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $29,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,070
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $28,920
    Michigan $28,870
    Sheboygan, WI $28,580

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $17,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,200
    Cooks, Restaurant $28,960
    Food Preparation Workers $29,090
    Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $23,730
    Dishwashers $27,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Valdosta, GA is $11.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $14.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Valdosta, GA is 24.8% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $18,510 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,790.