Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Walla Walla, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Walla Walla, WA

Median annual salary $34,190 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.44
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $38,000
Employed locally 820
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $34,190
    75th
    $36,170
    90th
    $38,000

    Walla Walla economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,212 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 53% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $38,310
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,300
    Washington $36,820
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $36,190
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $36,010
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $35,920

    Related occupations in Walla Walla, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $44,590
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $46,300
    Food Preparation Workers $34,580
    Bartenders $44,290
    Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Walla Walla, WA is $16.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Walla Walla, WA is 12.2% 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 Walla Walla?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Walla Walla, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.