Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Fast Food and Counter Workers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1California$42,280
  2. 2Washington$37,710
  3. 3District of Columbia$37,430
  4. 4Colorado$36,270
  5. 5Vermont$36,030
  6. 6Massachusetts$35,850
  7. 7Connecticut$35,380
  8. 8Hawaii$35,250
  9. 9New York$35,250
  10. 10Oregon$35,050
  11. 11Maine$34,710
  12. 12Arizona$34,230
  13. 13New Jersey$34,150
  14. 14Illinois$33,910
  15. 15Maryland$33,660