Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 8/30/2026
AI Resilience Score for Fast Food & Counter Workers:
48.3%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
High
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Low
Contributing sources
AI Resilience Report forFast Food and Counter Workers
$31,200 median salary•827,400 annual openings•SOC Code: 35-3020
Fast Food and Counter Workers are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 7 sources.
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Career: Fast Food and Counter Workers
They take orders, prepare food, and serve customers quickly in fast food restaurants or cafes to ensure everyone gets their meals fast and fresh.
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Employment & Wage Data
* Data aggregated from 1 child occupations
Median Wage
$31,200
Jobs (2025)
3,855,900
Growth (2025-35)
+5.8%
Annual Openings
827,400
Education
No formal educational credential
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
