Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $36,780 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.68
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $45,340
Employed locally 1,590
National median $30,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,270
    50th (median)
    $36,780
    75th
    $42,180
    90th
    $45,340

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 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
    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
    Vallejo, CA $37,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $37,650

    Related occupations in Yuba City, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Waiters and Waitresses$33,690
    Cooks, Restaurant$38,410
    Cooks, Fast Food$36,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43,700
    Food Preparation Workers$35,910
    Dishwashers$35,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Yuba City, CA is $17.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Yuba City, CA is 20.7% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Fast Food and Counter Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,270.