Fast Food Worker Salary in St. Petersburg, FL

Median: $14.07/hour ($29,260/year) — $1,940 (6%) below the national median. Range: $28,070–$33,110.

Last updated: 2026-07-04 · Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · National Fast Food Worker salary guide

The median Fast Food Worker salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $14.07/hour ($29,260/year) ($1,940 (6%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,070–$33,110. St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level. Data from BLS + Jobeezy ghost-filter (2026).

Salary stats
MetricValueSource
Median$14.07/hour ($29,260/year)BLS
Range$28,070–$33,110BLS
### Key facts for Fast Food Worker in St. Petersburg Median pay and comparison. - Median is the middle value. - Data from BLS.

Fast Food Worker Salary in St. Petersburg vs. National Average

25th Pct (St. Petersburg) $28,070
Median (St. Petersburg) $29,260
75th Pct (St. Petersburg) $33,110

National median: $31,200/yr. St. Petersburg is $1,940 (6%) below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 — Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (SOC 35-3023, Fast Food Worker). St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.

Fast Food Worker pay in St. Petersburg, FL — common questions

How much does a Fast Food Worker make in St. Petersburg, FL?
The median Fast Food Worker salary in St. Petersburg, FL is $14.07/hour ($29,260/year) ($1,940 (6%) below the national median), with a typical range of $28,070–$33,110 (BLS OEWS May 2025). St. Petersburg is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area; BLS publishes wage data at the metro level.
Is St. Petersburg a strong pay market for Fast Food Workers?
At a $29,260 median, St. Petersburg is $1,940 (6%) below the national median. The U.S. median is $31,200. Jobeezy shows you which local employers actually pay at the top of that band before you apply.
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