SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Orlando, FL is $28,620 per year, 8.3% 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 Orlando, FL is $28,620 per year, 8.3% below the national median of $31,200. Half of workers earn between $28,000 and $31,090. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,670 and the ninetieth at $35,990.
Employment stands at 34,830, or 24.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Naples records the highest median at $33,830. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 608th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,670 | −11.3% |
| 25th | $28,000 | −10.3% |
| Median (50th) | $28,620 | −8.3% |
| 75th | $31,090 | −0.4% |
| 90th | $35,990 | +15.4% |
| Mean | $30,520 | −2.2% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples | $33,830 | 3,920 | |
| 2 | North Port | $30,000 | 8,330 | |
| 3 | Miami | $29,600 | 56,900 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $29,360 | 7,260 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $29,260 | 33,910 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $29,220 | 4,350 | |
| 7 | Port St. Lucie | $29,130 | 4,690 | |
| 8 | Punta Gorda | $29,100 | 1,570 | |
| 9 | Wildwood | $28,810 | 930 | |
| 10 | Sebastian | $28,720 | 1,110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $28,620 buys what $27,679 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,679US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,620 a year, 8.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,670 to $35,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 34,830 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Naples, at $33,830.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $28,620, or $13.76 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 Orlando, FL is 8.3% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $35,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,670 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 Naples, at $33,830 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 34,830 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. 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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