The median annual wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Ames, IA is $28,890 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,790.
Pay spans roughly $21,870 at the 10th percentile to $35,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.89 per hour. An estimated 1,490 people work as fast food and counter workers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $28,890 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.89 |
| 10th percentile | $21,870 |
| 90th percentile | $35,470 |
| Employment | 1,490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.