Fast Food Worker Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median fast food worker in the Detroit area earns $29,590 a year ($14.23 an hour), 5% below the U.S. median ($31,200) and 2% above the Michigan median ($28,930). Half of the 42,430 fast food workers there earn between $28,170 and $33,950.
Median $29,590
10th: $25,96090th: $36,140
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $25,960 | $25,960 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $28,170 | $27,580 | $27,700 |
| Median | $29,590 | $28,930 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $33,950 | $32,760 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,140 | $35,970 | $42,650 |
| Average | $30,860 | $30,260 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 42,430 | 103,130 | 3,854,050 |
Detroit, MI ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $28,240
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $42,110
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Waiter: $37,490
- Bartender: $36,780
- Restaurant Cook: $37,410
- Food Service Supervisor: $38,570
- Food Preparation Worker: $33,060
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.