Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in California
Ranked #1 of 51 · CA
29.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,680 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $42,280
Employment 449,840
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,530P25 $36,790 Median $42,280P75 $44,970P90 $47,950
About 80% of fast food and counter workerss in California earn between $35,530 and $47,950. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean fast food and counter workers salary in California is $41,680, about 29.6% above the U.S. average ($32,150). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Napa, CA | $45,410 | $44,010 | 1,440 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $44,570 | $44,980 | 23,060 |
| Vallejo, CA | $44,110 | $42,760 | 4,430 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $43,870 | $44,620 | 49,970 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $43,610 | $42,640 | 4,720 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $43,400 | $41,580 | 3,220 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,260 | $41,880 | 4,180 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $42,940 | $41,320 | 5,930 |