Fast Food and Counter Workers Wages
SOC 35-3020 • Full occupation profile
The median annual wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers is $29,540 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $22,190 and the 90th percentile is $36,880, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
3,676,580
P10
$22,190
P25
$26,280
Median
$29,540
P75
$34,430
P90
$36,880
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Fast Food and Counter Workers have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $29,540 | $30,110 | $22,190 | $36,880 | 3,676,580 | — |
| 2022 | $27,930 | $28,130 | $21,150 | $35,350 | 3,325,050 | -5.45% |
| 2021 | $25,100 | $26,060 | $18,230 | $32,250 | 3,095,120 | -10.13% |
| 2020 | $23,860 | $24,540 | $17,940 | $31,960 | 3,450,120 | -4.94% |