Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Hawaii

Median annual wage in Hawaii: $35,250 +13.0% vs national

Hawaii vs United States

HawaiiUnited States
Median annual$35,250$31,200
Median hourly$16.95$15.00
Employment24,1303,854,050
Location quotient1.551.00

Data source: BLS OES state file (Hawaii) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

The numbers in context

The mean wage of $35,810 sits 1.6% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.

The median wage in Hawaii is 13.0% above the national median — a difference of about $4,050 per year for a typical worker.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average fast food and counter workers salary in Hawaii?

The median annual wage in Hawaii is $35,250 ($16.95 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.

How does Hawaii compare to the national average for fast food and counter workers?

The Hawaii median of $35,250 is 13.0% higher than the U.S. median of $31,200.

How many fast food and counter workers work in Hawaii?

Approximately 24,130 are employed in Hawaii, per BLS OES.