Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Johnson City

In Johnson City (TN), the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $12.63 an hour ($26,270 a year). About 2,900 people work in this job there.

$12.63Median hourly pay
$22,560–$28,140Middle half of workers, yearly
2,900People in this job in Johnson City (TN)

That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($31,200). It is 4% lower than the Tennessee median ($27,470).

Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Johnson City (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.35$21,520
25% of workers$10.85$22,560
Half of workers (median)$12.63$26,270
75% of workers$13.53$28,140
90% of workers$16.16$33,610

Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$29,15028,680
Knoxville$27,72012,730
Memphis$27,49015,320
Chattanooga$27,1407,770
Clarksville$26,9904,000
Kingsport-Bristol$26,8904,170
Morristown$26,5301,590
Jackson$26,3602,370
Johnson City (this page)$26,2702,900
Cleveland$26,1401,830

Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Johnson City (TN)

JobMedian yearly pay
Waiters and Waitresses$22,070

Other job titles for this job

ConcessionaireDietary AideFast Food WorkerFood Service WorkerSandwich ArtistBack of House Team MemberBoh Team MemberCatering AssistantCoffee BrewerCoffee MakerFood ServerKitchen Team Member

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.