How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Springfield?
$34,130a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $16.41 an hour or $2,844 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.41
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 5,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,130Highest 10%: $37,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 75th | $35,000 | $16.83 | |
| 90th | $37,280 | $17.92 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Boston, MA | $36,290 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $36,100 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $34,680 |
| Worcester, MA | $34,610 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $34,350 |
| Providence, RI | $33,700 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,000 |
| Cook | $46,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $43,530 |
| Cook | $39,970 |
| Cook | $39,200 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $36,250 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $36,170 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,020 |
| Bartender | $35,610 |
| Dishwasher | $35,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $16.41 ($34,130 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $34,130 against $31,200 nationally, 9% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $35,850, so Springfield pays 5% less.
Where does Springfield rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
73 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,280 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.