SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Roanoke
Roanoke, VA · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Roanoke, VA is $27,720 per year, 11.2% 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 Roanoke, VA is $27,720 per year, 11.2% below the national median of $31,200. Half of workers earn between $26,840 and $29,230. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,120 and the ninetieth at $34,920.
The area has 3,610 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 23.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Charlottesville records the highest median at $30,150. Of the 388 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 387th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,120 | −16.3% |
| 25th | $26,840 | −14.0% |
| Median (50th) | $27,720 | −11.2% |
| 75th | $29,230 | −6.3% |
| 90th | $34,920 | +11.9% |
| Mean | $29,210 | −6.4% |
Other metro areas in Virginia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlottesville | $30,150 | 2,800 | |
| 2 | Richmond | $29,500 | 17,100 | |
| 3 | Staunton | $29,310 | 1,470 | |
| 4 | Harrisonburg | $29,240 | 2,590 | |
| 5 | Virginia Beach | $28,780 | 22,520 | |
| 6 | Winchester | $28,360 | 1,700 | |
| 7 | Blacksburg | $28,300 | 2,230 | |
| 8 | Lynchburg | $28,220 | 3,280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Roanoke sit close to the national average, so $27,720 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$27,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$27,418US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $27,720 a year, 11.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,120 to $34,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,610 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Charlottesville, at $30,150.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Roanoke, VA?
The median annual wage is $27,720, or $13.33 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 Roanoke, VA is 11.2% 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 Roanoke, VA earns more than $34,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,120 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 Charlottesville, at $30,150 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,610 jobs in this occupation in Roanoke, VA. 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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