Fast Food and Counter Workers
SOC code 35-3023 · Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
National employment
3,854,050
Mean annual wage
$32,150
Mean hourly wage
$15.46
Median annual wage
$31,200
Median hourly wage
$15.00
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $22,840 | $10.98 |
| 25th percentile | $27,700 | $13.32 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $31,200 | $15.00 |
| 75th percentile | $36,070 | $17.34 |
| 90th percentile | $42,650 | $20.51 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop 35-9031$31,200/yr
- Cooks, Fast Food 35-2011$30,890/yr
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers 35-9011$33,980/yr
- Bartenders 35-3011$34,340/yr
- Dishwashers 35-9021$34,810/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.