Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in West Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $28,820 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $21,680
90th percentile $35,710
Employed locally 2,620
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,680
    25th
    $23,340
    50th (median)
    $28,820
    75th
    $32,560
    90th
    $35,710

    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

    Related occupations in West Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,530
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,470
    Bartenders$21,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,510
    Food Preparation Workers$30,350
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in West Montana is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in West Montana is 5.4% 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 West Montana?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $21,680 per year in West Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,340.