Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in New York
Median annual wage in New York: $35,250 +13.0% vs national
New York vs United States
| New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $35,250 | $31,200 |
| Median hourly | $16.95 | $15.00 |
| Employment | 168,620 | 3,854,050 |
| Location quotient | 0.7 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (New York) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
A closer look
The median wage in New York is 13.0% above the national median — a difference of about $4,050 per year for a typical worker.
The mean wage of $36,920 sits 4.7% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average fast food and counter workers salary in New York?
The median annual wage in New York is $35,250 ($16.95 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does New York compare to the national average for fast food and counter workers?
The New York 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 New York?
Approximately 168,620 are employed in New York, per BLS OES.