SOC 35-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Fast Food and Counter Workers — Twin Falls
Twin Falls, ID · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Twin Falls, ID is $28,810 per year, close to the national median of $31,200 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Twin Falls, ID is $28,810 per year, close to the national median of $31,200 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $20,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $35,250 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,670 to $30,160.
The area has 1,760 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 35.0 of every thousand jobs. Lewiston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,650. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 216th of 227 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,650 | −33.8% |
| 25th | $21,670 | −30.5% |
| Median (50th) | $28,810 | −7.7% |
| 75th | $30,160 | −3.3% |
| 90th | $35,250 | +13.0% |
| Mean | $27,650 | −11.4% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $34,650 | 930 | |
| 2 | Coeur d'Alene | $30,080 | 2,680 | |
| 3 | Boise City | $29,660 | 11,690 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $28,870 | 1,380 | |
| 5 | Idaho Falls | $28,680 | 2,610 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Twin Falls run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $28,810 goes as far as $30,168 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,168US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,810 a year, 7.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,650 to $35,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,760 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $34,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Twin Falls, ID?
The median annual wage is $28,810, or $13.85 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 Twin Falls, ID is 7.7% 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 Twin Falls, ID earns more than $35,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,650 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 Lewiston, at $34,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,760 jobs in this occupation in Twin Falls, ID. 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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