How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Houston?
$27,570a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $13.25 an hour or $2,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.25
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 277 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 105,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,630Median: $27,570Highest 10%: $35,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,630 | $10.40 | |
| 25th | $22,720 | $10.92 | |
| Median | $27,570 | $13.25 | |
| 75th | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| 90th | $35,210 | $16.93 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Austin, TX | $29,310 |
| Midland, TX | $28,650 |
| Odessa, TX | $28,390 |
| Dallas, TX | $28,070 |
| San Antonio, TX | $27,810 |
| Waco, TX | $27,750 |
| College Station, TX | $27,420 |
| Sherman, TX | $27,340 |
| Amarillo, TX | $26,880 |
| Longview, TX | $26,730 |
| Beaumont, TX | $26,630 |
| Killeen, TX | $26,530 |
| Tyler, TX | $26,370 |
| Abilene, TX | $26,310 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $25,630 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $25,540 |
| Lubbock, TX | $25,250 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $24,570 |
| Victoria, TX | $24,510 |
| San Angelo, TX | $23,850 |
| El Paso, TX | $23,030 |
| Laredo, TX | $23,030 |
| Texarkana, TX | $22,880 |
| McAllen, TX | $22,790 |
| Brownsville, TX | $22,500 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $45,400 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $36,410 |
| Cook | $35,660 |
| Cook | $35,050 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,020 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Worker | $31,200 |
| Food Server | $29,050 |
| Dishwasher | $28,600 |
| Cook | $27,900 |
| Host and Hostess | $26,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $13.25 ($27,570 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $27,570 against $31,200 nationally, 12% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $27,740, so Houston pays 1% less.
Where does Houston rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
277 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,210 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.