Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for fast food and counter workers is $18.13 an hour ($37,710 a year). About 94,710 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($31,200). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for fast food and counter workers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.85 | $35,050 |
| 25% of workers | $17.25 | $35,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.13 | $37,710 |
| 75% of workers | $21.27 | $44,240 |
| 90% of workers | $23.01 | $47,860 |
Fast Food and Counter Workers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $39,150 | 49,190 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $37,080 | 3,180 |
| Bellingham | $37,030 | 2,830 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $36,890 | 1,580 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $36,450 | 1,690 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $36,410 | 4,120 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $36,110 | 3,910 |
| Longview-Kelso | $36,020 | 1,440 |
| Yakima | $35,830 | 3,280 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $35,780 | 7,870 |
| Walla Walla | $35,020 | 800 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Waiters and Waitresses | $56,130 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $46,800 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $40,910 |
| Bartenders | $55,830 |
| Dishwashers | $40,080 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $39,120 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $38,870 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $41,420 |
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