Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Hawaii
In Hawaii, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $16.95 an hour ($35,250 a year). About 24,130 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($31,200). Hawaii ranks 8th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Hawaii
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.00 | $29,120 |
| 25% of workers | $14.64 | $30,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.95 | $35,250 |
| 75% of workers | $18.03 | $37,510 |
| 90% of workers | $21.70 | $45,140 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Hawaii metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului-Wailuku | $37,840 | 2,590 |
| Urban Honolulu | $35,080 | 17,240 |
Hawaii unemployment rate: 2.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for fast food and counter workers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 827,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Hawaii
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $62,390 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $45,420 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,160 |
| Dishwashers | $37,740 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $51,200 |
| Bartenders | $76,490 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $77,360 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $37,920 |
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