Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $27,260 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.11
10th percentile $22,570
90th percentile $30,730
Employed locally 6,530
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,570
    25th
    $23,450
    50th (median)
    $27,260
    75th
    $28,350
    90th
    $30,730

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Fast Food and Counter Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary is 51% 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
    Columbus, OH $28,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $28,790
    Cleveland, OH $28,240
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $28,140
    Ohio $28,100
    Akron, OH $28,020

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses $34,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $34,640
    Cooks, Restaurant $30,150
    Bartenders $28,060
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,430
    Food Preparation Workers $28,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Youngstown, OH is $13.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Youngstown, OH is 10.6% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,570 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,450.