How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Alexandria?
$21,760a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Alexandria, LA metro area. That is $10.46 an hour or $1,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $10.46
- Vs. national median
- -30%
- Rank among cities
- 392 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 1,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $17,790Median: $21,760Highest 10%: $29,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17,790 | $8.55 | |
| 25th | $20,810 | $10.00 | |
| Median | $21,760 | $10.46 | |
| 75th | $22,590 | $10.86 | |
| 90th | $29,350 | $14.11 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| New Orleans, LA | $25,470 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $23,650 |
| Slidell, LA | $23,380 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $22,500 |
| Shreveport, LA | $22,460 |
| Hammond, LA | $22,350 |
| Lafayette, LA | $22,320 |
| Houma, LA | $22,280 |
| Monroe, LA | $21,550 |
Related jobs in Alexandria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $47,670 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $30,640 |
| Cook | $27,220 |
| Cook | $24,170 |
| Dishwasher | $23,010 |
| Food Server | $22,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $22,080 |
| Cook | $21,690 |
| Host and Hostess | $21,120 |
| Bartender | $17,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Alexandria?
The median hourly pay in the Alexandria, LA metro area is $10.46 ($21,760 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Alexandria than the national average?
No: $21,760 against $31,200 nationally, 30% less.
How does Alexandria compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $22,800, so Alexandria pays 5% less.
Where does Alexandria rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
392 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Alexandria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $17,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $29,350 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.