Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Washington
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Washington earn a median of $37,710 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,710
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($31,200)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 94,710
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,050; the top 10% earn over $47,860. Nationally the range is $22,840 to $42,650.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$41,420 median in Washington
- Waiters and Waitresses$56,130 median in Washington
- Stockers and Order Fillers$44,620 median in Washington
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$38,870 median in Washington
- Cooks, Fast Food$39,120 median in Washington
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$37,270 median in Washington
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Washington
How much do fast food and counter workers make in Washington?
The median is $37,710 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,050 and the top 10% earn over $47,860. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for fast food and counter workers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+21% vs. the national median of $31,200). Living costs are not included.