Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Weirton, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH

Median annual salary $26,750 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $12.86
10th percentile $21,850
90th percentile $34,190
Employed locally 760
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,850
    25th
    $23,060
    50th (median)
    $26,750
    75th
    $28,870
    90th
    $34,190

    Weirton economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,149 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $34,280
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $28,020
    Morgantown, WV $27,300
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $27,270
    Beckley, WV $25,080

    Related occupations in Weirton, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Fast Food$23,960
    Waiters and Waitresses$31,260
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$34,800
    Bartenders$28,600
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$28,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Weirton, WV-OH is $12.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $16.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Weirton, WV-OH is 12.2% 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 Weirton?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,850 per year in Weirton, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,060.