Best States for Fast Food and Counter Workers
Compare salaries, employment, and opportunities across all 50 states
State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 35-3023. Learn about SOC codes
SOC: 06 | $41,680 | $41,680 | $20 | 449,840 |
SOC: 53 | $40,390 | $40,390 | $19 | 94,710 |
SOC: 11 | $39,840 | $39,840 | $19 | 5,500 |
SOC: 50 | $37,610 | $37,610 | $18 | 6,830 |
SOC: 36 | $36,920 | $36,920 | $18 | 168,620 |
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SOC: 08 | $36,890 | $36,890 | $18 | 82,010 |
SOC: 09 | $36,330 | $36,330 | $17 | 35,720 |
SOC: 41 | $36,200 | $36,200 | $17 | 59,920 |
SOC: 23 | $35,880 | $35,880 | $17 | 17,250 |
SOC: 25 | $35,880 | $35,880 | $17 | 85,810 |
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SOC: 15 | $35,810 | $35,810 | $17 | 24,130 |
SOC: 34 | $35,110 | $35,110 | $17 | 93,730 |
SOC: 04 | $35,090 | $35,090 | $17 | 77,210 |
SOC: 02 | $34,500 | $34,500 | $17 | 5,900 |
SOC: 17 | $34,280 | $34,280 | $16 | 127,590 |
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SOC: 24 | $34,210 | $34,210 | $16 | 49,380 |
SOC: 44 | $34,040 | $34,040 | $16 | 13,310 |
SOC: 10 | $33,650 | $33,650 | $16 | 13,310 |
SOC: 32 | $32,820 | $32,820 | $16 | 45,850 |
SOC: 27 | $32,450 | $32,450 | $16 | 58,970 |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
California leads in Fast Food and Counter Workers salaries with $41,680 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Fast Food and Counter Workers, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
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