The median annual wage for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $29,010 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,550.
Pay spans roughly $22,330 at the 10th percentile to $35,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.95 per hour. An estimated 9,590 people work as fast food and counter workers in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $29,010 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,550 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.95 |
| 10th percentile | $22,330 |
| 90th percentile | $35,820 |
| Employment | 9,590 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.