SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Lawrence
Lawrence, KS · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Lawrence, KS is $28,320 per year, 9.2% below the national median of $31,200.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Lawrence, KS is $28,320 per year, 9.2% below the national median of $31,200. Half of workers earn between $23,670 and $29,570. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,980 and the ninetieth at $34,740.
The area has 2,880 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 55.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Topeka records the highest median at $27,810. Of the 230 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 223rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,980 | −26.3% |
| 25th | $23,670 | −24.1% |
| Median (50th) | $28,320 | −9.2% |
| 75th | $29,570 | −5.2% |
| 90th | $34,740 | +11.3% |
| Mean | $27,970 | −10.4% |
Other metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lawrence run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $28,320 goes as far as $31,432 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,432US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,320 a year, 9.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,980 to $34,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,880 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Topeka, at $27,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Lawrence, KS?
The median annual wage is $28,320, or $13.62 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 Lawrence, KS is 9.2% 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 Lawrence, KS earns more than $34,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,980 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 Topeka, at $27,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,880 jobs in this occupation in Lawrence, KS. 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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