These Are The 10 States With The Highest Concession Worker Salaries For 2026

Top 10 States with the Highest Concession Worker Salaries in 2026

When considering job opportunities, salary remains the top priority for most individuals. If you’re curious about the earnings of concession workers in your state, we have comprehensive data to help you understand the average salaries based on state and seniority level.

While individual salaries may vary based on location and experience, we compiled the latest information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics regarding average pay for concession workers across the United States. We also adjusted these figures to account for the cost of living in each state, highlighting that a dollar goes further in places like North Carolina compared to California.

The state offering the highest adjusted salary for concession workers is Nevada, specifically for Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop roles.

Here’s a summary of the top ten states for concession worker salaries:

Let’s explore how these rankings were determined and provide a detailed look at concession worker salaries by state.

If you’re interested in the broader job market, you can find more insights here:

How We Determined Pay by State

For this analysis, we utilized the latest average annual salary data for concession workers sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ ‘Occupational Employment Statistics.’ To ensure a fair comparison across states, we factored in the cost of living for each state.

We developed an index by dividing the average wage of each state by its cost of living relative to the national average. For example, with California’s cost of living index at 135.9 and an average pay of $25,760, our adjusted index value would be:

$25,760 * (100 / 135.9) = $18,955

Each state was ranked based on this index, with the highest value signifying the best salary for concession workers.

Below is the complete ranking of all states.

Detailed List of Concession Worker Salaries by State

Rank	State	Adjusted Salary	Average Wage	Cost of Living
1	Nevada	$24,211	$25,010	103.3
2	North Dakota	$24,064	$23,920	99.4
3	Washington	$23,555	$24,780	105.2
4	Michigan	$23,393	$20,820	89.0
5	Illinois	$22,959	$21,720	94.6
6	Arkansas	$22,675	$19,750	87.1
7	Arizona	$22,500	$22,050	98.0
8	Nebraska	$22,401	$20,520	91.6
9	Utah	$22,397	$20,830	93.0
10	Wyoming	$22,309	$20,480	91.8
11	Ohio	$22,217	$20,840	93.8
12	Mississippi	$22,153	$19,030	85.9
13	Iowa	$21,868	$19,900	91.0
14	Missouri	$21,814	$19,720	90.4
15	Oklahoma	$21,692	$19,350	89.2
16	Colorado	$21,483	$22,300	103.8
17	Texas	$21,278	$19,300	90.7
18	Kansas	$21,190	$19,050	89.9
19	West Virginia	$21,081	$19,690	93.4
20	Idaho	$21,031	$19,370	92.1
21	Kentucky	$20,895	$18,910	90.5
22	Minnesota	$20,813	$20,980	100.8
23	Tennessee	$20,805	$18,600	89.4
24	Indiana	$20,659	$18,490	89.5
25	Georgia	$20,656	$18,880	91.4
26	Alabama	$20,646	$18,830	91.2
27	Florida	$20,630	$20,280	98.3
28	Wisconsin	$20,557	$19,900	96.8
29	Delaware	$20,493	$20,780	101.4
30	Louisiana	$20,232	$19,180	94.8
31	North Carolina	$20,191	$18,960	93.9
32	South Dakota	$20,135	$20,880	103.7
33	Oregon	$20,129	$23,270	115.6
34	Virginia	$20,069	$20,230	100.8
35	Montana	$19,890	$20,050	100.8
36	New Mexico	$19,626	$18,940	96.5
37	Pennsylvania	$19,092	$19,360	101.4
38	Alaska	$19,031	$24,950	131.1
39	California	$18,955	$25,760	135.9
40	Vermont	$18,868	$22,850	121.1
41	South Carolina	$18,679	$18,530	99.2
42	New Hampshire	$18,547	$21,700	117.0
43	Maryland	$18,079	$22,690	125.5
44	Rhode Island	$17,986	$21,710	120.7
45	New York	$17,969	$23,540	131.0
46	Maine	$17,527	$19,420	110.8
47	Connecticut	$17,243	$22,020	127.7
48	Massachusetts	$17,001	$22,680	133.4
49	New Jersey	$16,784	$20,460	121.9
50	Hawaii	$14,038	$23,570	167.9

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Chris Kolmar

Chris Kolmar is a co-founder of Zippia and the editor-in-chief of the Zippia career advice blog. He has hired over 50 people in his career, been hired five times, and wants to help you land your next job. His research has been featured on the New York Times, Thrillist, VOX, The Atlantic, and a host of local news. More recently, he's been quoted on USA Today, BusinessInsider, and CNBC.

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