How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Salem?
$34,520a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $16.60 an hour or $2,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.60
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 5,880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,220Median: $34,520Highest 10%: $43,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,220 | $15.01 | |
| 25th | $31,670 | $15.23 | |
| Median | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| 75th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 90th | $43,320 | $20.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Portland, OR | $35,620 |
| Bend, OR | $35,460 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,900 |
| Albany, OR | $34,330 |
| Medford, OR | $34,140 |
| Eugene, OR | $33,990 |
| Corvallis, OR | $33,350 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,750 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,660 |
| Cook | $44,690 |
| Cook | $39,170 |
| Bartender | $38,410 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $37,300 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,780 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,250 |
| Dishwasher | $35,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $16.60 ($34,520 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $34,520 against $31,200 nationally, 11% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,050, so Salem pays 2% less.
Where does Salem rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
67 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,320 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.