How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Texas?
$27,740a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in Texas. That is $13.34 an hour or $2,312 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.34
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,710Median: $27,740Highest 10%: $35,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,710 | $10.44 | |
| 25th | $22,980 | $11.05 | |
| Median | $27,740 | $13.34 | |
| 75th | $29,730 | $14.29 | |
| 90th | $35,680 | $17.15 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Houston, TX | $27,570 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for fast food and counter workers.
| 37. Ohio | $28,430 |
| 38. Iowa | $28,390 |
| 39. Wyoming | $27,860 |
| 40. Texas | $27,740 |
| 41. Kansas | $27,580 |
| 42. South Carolina | $27,520 |
| 43. Tennessee | $27,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fast food and counter worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $13.34 ($27,740 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $27,740 against $31,200 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
Texas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays fast food and counter workers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $29,310 a year.
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.