The median annual wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Columbia, MO is $28,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,630.
Pay spans roughly $26,770 at the 10th percentile to $36,770 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.50 per hour. An estimated 1,300 people work as fast food and counter workers in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $28,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.50 |
| 10th percentile | $26,770 |
| 90th percentile | $36,770 |
| Employment | 1,300 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.