Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $37,680 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.11
10th percentile $35,000
90th percentile $47,380
Employed locally 4,550
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,000
    25th
    $36,190
    50th (median)
    $37,680
    75th
    $44,960
    90th
    $47,380

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 38% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 62% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $40,470
    Napa, CA $38,270
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650
    Salinas, CA $37,440

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $36,180
    Cooks, Fast Food $39,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $47,180
    Cooks, Restaurant $43,820
    Food Preparation Workers $37,790
    Dishwashers $36,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Vallejo, CA is $18.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Vallejo, CA is 23.6% above 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,000 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,190.