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Fast Food Cooks in Utah earned a median of $31,800 a year ($15.29 an hour) in May 2025, 3% above the national median of $30,890; 4,400 were employed there, ranking #22 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $31,800 | $30,890 |
| Mean annual wage | $34,230 | $32,390 |
| Median hourly wage | $15.29 | $14.85 |
| 10th percentile | $27,760 | $22,580 |
| 25th percentile | $29,220 | $27,260 |
| 75th percentile | $36,400 | $37,260 |
| 90th percentile | $47,200 | $42,910 |
| Employment | 4,400 | 641,070 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.535 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.61 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.