Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $28,570 a year, −8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $28,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −8% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 142,220
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,030; the top 10% earn over $35,880. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
Similar jobs in Pennsylvania
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$29,310 median in Pennsylvania
- Waiters and Waitresses$34,690 median in Pennsylvania
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36,640 median in Pennsylvania
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33,300 median in Pennsylvania
- Cooks, Fast Food$28,810 median in Pennsylvania
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29,170 median in Pennsylvania
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do fast food and counter workers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $28,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,030 and the top 10% earn over $35,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for fast food and counter workers?
On pay alone it ranks 36 of 51 (−8% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.