SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Central New Hampshire
Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area · 1 metro areas compared
At $30,410, median pay for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Central New Hampshire, NH tracks the national median of $31,200 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $30,410, median pay for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Central New Hampshire, NH tracks the national median of $31,200 closely. Pay ranges from under $23,540 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,100 to $34,470.
Employment stands at 2,390, or 23.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Manchester records the highest median at $31,120. Of the 338 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 333rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,540 | −24.6% |
| 25th | $29,100 | −6.7% |
| Median (50th) | $30,410 | −2.5% |
| 75th | $34,470 | +10.5% |
| 90th | $36,760 | +17.8% |
| Mean | $30,980 | −0.7% |
Other metro areas in New Hampshire
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $31,120 | 4,440 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central New Hampshire run 4.2% above the national average, so the median of $30,410 buys what $29,184 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
104.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,184US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,410 a year, 2.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,540 to $36,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Manchester, at $31,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Central New Hampshire, NH?
The median annual wage is $30,410, or $14.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $31,200, so pay in Central New Hampshire, NH is 2.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central New Hampshire, NH earns more than $36,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,540 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Manchester, at $31,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,390 jobs in this occupation in Central New Hampshire, NH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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