Fast Food and Counter Workers salary
in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $35,770–$38,630
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #35 of 530
Fast Food and Counter Workers in the Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $36,930 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,230 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $31,200 and 2% below the WA statewide median of $37,710. It ranks #35 of 530 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,230 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in other WA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $39,150 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $37,080 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,030 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $36,890 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $36,820 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $36,450 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $36,410 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $36,110 |
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Questions
What is the average Fast Food and Counter Workers salary in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $36,930 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,230 jobs pay between $35,770 and $38,630. The 10th percentile is $35,300 and the 90th is $46,460.
Is Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Fast Food and Counter Workers?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $31,200 and 2% below the WA statewide median of $37,710. It ranks #35 of 530 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Fast Food and Counter Workers make an hour in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area?
About $17.75 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,930 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.20–$18.57 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.