Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in District of Columbia
Fast Food and Counter Workers in District of Columbia earn a median of $37,430 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,430
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,500
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,260; the top 10% earn over $46,800. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$39,080 median in District of Columbia
- Waiters and Waitresses$47,850 median in District of Columbia
- Stockers and Order Fillers$39,640 median in District of Columbia
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37,920 median in District of Columbia
- Cooks, Fast Food$44,670 median in District of Columbia
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37,570 median in District of Columbia
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in District of Columbia
How much do fast food and counter workers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $37,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,260 and the top 10% earn over $46,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for fast food and counter workers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.