Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in New Jersey
Fast Food and Counter Workers in New Jersey earn a median of $34,150 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,150
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 93,730
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220; the top 10% earn over $39,130. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34,170 median in New Jersey
- Waiters and Waitresses$44,960 median in New Jersey
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37,250 median in New Jersey
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$36,390 median in New Jersey
- Cooks, Fast Food$32,220 median in New Jersey
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$34,050 median in New Jersey
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in New Jersey
How much do fast food and counter workers make in New Jersey?
The median is $34,150 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,220 and the top 10% earn over $39,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for fast food and counter workers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.