Fast Food and Counter Workers Salary in Georgia
Fast Food and Counter Workers in Georgia have a median of $26,920 a year, below the national $31,200 (−14%); the state ranks 45th of 51 states by median. That is 44% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee pay more (up to $29,080 in Florida) and Alabama pays less (down to $23,700 in Alabama). Georgia employs 145,030 fast food and counter workers, 29.7 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.20 means the occupation is more concentrated in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $10.05 | $10.81 | $12.94 | $14.25 | $17.36 | $13.12 | 145,030 | 29.67 | 1.20 |
| Annual | $20,910 | $22,480 | $26,920 | $29,640 | $36,110 | $27,290 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $10.98 | $13.32 | $15.00 | $17.34 | $20.51 | $15.46 | 3,854,050 | – | – |
| Annual | $22,840 | $27,700 | $31,200 | $36,070 | $42,650 | $32,150 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 45th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.20
- Jobs per 1,000
- 29.67
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for fast food and counter workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $13.36 | $27,780 | $21,830 | $37,030 | 80,730 | 27.94 | 1.13 |
| Savannah, GA | $13.20 | $27,460 | $21,320 | $36,850 | 5,710 | 28.79 | 1.16 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $13.05 | $27,140 | $21,700 | $34,320 | 7,770 | 28.93 | 1.17 |
| Rome, GA | $12.93 | $26,890 | $20,620 | $33,340 | 1,600 | 35.58 | 1.44 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $12.87 | $26,770 | $20,290 | $36,340 | 1,620 | 34.53 | 1.39 |
| Gainesville, GA | $12.83 | $26,690 | $20,730 | $35,770 | 2,910 | 28.00 | 1.13 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $12.80 | $26,620 | $20,890 | $34,380 | 8,710 | 37.57 | 1.52 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $12.79 | $26,610 | $21,480 | $38,230 | 3,650 | 47.93 | 1.93 |
| Hinesville, GA | $12.12 | $25,210 | $20,420 | $30,410 | 1,030 | 50.49 | 2.04 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $12.02 | $25,000 | $19,830 | $31,380 | 2,920 | 30.78 | 1.24 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $11.64 | $24,220 | $20,400 | $32,070 | 3,490 | 36.40 | 1.47 |
| Dalton, GA | $11.25 | $23,400 | $20,160 | $33,210 | 1,530 | 23.38 | 0.94 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $11.20 | $23,300 | $19,580 | $30,670 | 4,060 | 34.91 | 1.41 |
| Valdosta, GA | $11.11 | $23,100 | $19,290 | $29,460 | 2,380 | 44.22 | 1.78 |
| Albany, GA | $10.98 | $22,830 | $18,410 | $29,640 | 1,790 | 30.67 | 1.24 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $12.91 | $26,850 | $20,450 | $31,150 | 7,370 | 39.28 | 1.58 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $12.58 | $26,160 | $20,810 | $30,420 | 5,420 | 39.04 | 1.57 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $11.26 | $23,420 | $18,200 | $32,240 | 3,230 | 36.60 | 1.48 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $11.13 | $23,160 | $18,720 | $30,810 | 7,040 | 36.62 | 1.48 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $12.94 | $26,920 | 145,030 | 1.20 |
| Alabama | $11.40 | $23,700 | 41,460 | 0.79 |
| Florida | $13.98 | $29,080 | 235,400 | 0.96 |
| North Carolina | $13.74 | $28,570 | 92,230 | 0.75 |
| South Carolina | $13.23 | $27,520 | 65,070 | 1.14 |
| Tennessee | $13.21 | $27,470 | 90,690 | 1.12 |
See the national page for Fast Food and Counter Workers (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.