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Drive thru order taker salary
Average drive thru order taker salary
$13.33
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Average drive thru order taker salary by state
Highest paying states for drive thru order takers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $33,241 | $15.98 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $30,417 | $14.62 |
| 3 | Illinois | $31,915 | $15.34 |
| 4 | Maine | $33,493 | $16.10 |
| 5 | Washington | $35,624 | $17.13 |
| 6 | Iowa | $30,801 | $14.81 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $31,986 | $15.38 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $30,741 | $14.78 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $33,934 | $16.31 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $34,026 | $16.36 |
| 11 | Oregon | $33,083 | $15.91 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $29,092 | $13.99 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $32,811 | $15.77 |
| 14 | New York | $34,185 | $16.44 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $31,488 | $15.14 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $29,124 | $14.00 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $27,301 | $13.13 |
| 18 | Delaware | $31,098 | $14.95 |
| 19 | Maryland | $29,669 | $14.26 |
| 20 | California | $32,216 | $15.49 |
| 21 | Arizona | $27,019 | $12.99 |
| 22 | Alaska | $30,906 | $14.86 |
| 23 | Ohio | $26,731 | $12.85 |
| 24 | Vermont | $29,767 | $14.31 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $24,504 | $11.78 |
| 26 | Montana | $26,817 | $12.89 |
| 27 | Idaho | $28,607 | $13.75 |
| 28 | Utah | $26,740 | $12.86 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $24,872 | $11.96 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $31,529 | $15.16 |
| 31 | Virginia | $26,440 | $12.71 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $25,279 | $12.15 |
| 33 | Missouri | $26,335 | $12.66 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $23,186 | $11.15 |
| 35 | Indiana | $23,112 | $11.11 |
| 36 | Nevada | $26,456 | $12.72 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $25,543 | $12.28 |
| 38 | Texas | $23,803 | $11.44 |
| 39 | Colorado | $25,433 | $12.23 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $23,955 | $11.52 |
| 41 | Alabama | $23,320 | $11.21 |
| 42 | Florida | $23,065 | $11.09 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $24,884 | $11.96 |
| 44 | Georgia | $22,524 | $10.83 |
| 45 | North Carolina | $22,860 | $10.99 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $26,188 | $12.59 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $22,785 | $10.95 |
| 48 | Kansas | $22,852 | $10.99 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $22,528 | $10.83 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $22,102 | $10.63 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $21,302 | $10.24 |
Drive thru order taker salary details
A drive thru order taker's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $37,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a drive thru order taker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| Average | $27,734 | $2,311 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying drive thru order taker jobs
The highest paying types of drive thru order takers are crew trainer, lead crew member, and food handler.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Prep | $25,840 | $2,153 | $12.42 | 168,743 |
| Mcdonalds Crew Member | $26,648 | $2,221 | $12.81 | 133,695 |
| Cook/Server | $29,716 | $2,476 | $14.29 | 257,582 |
| Food Runner | $25,536 | $2,128 | $12.28 | 240,853 |
| Line Server | $28,300 | $2,358 | $13.61 | 246,165 |
| Lead Crew Member | $32,857 | $2,738 | $15.80 | 152,202 |
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Drive thru order taker salary trends
The average drive thru order taker salary has risen by $6,266 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average drive thru order taker earned $21,468 annually, but today, they earn $27,734 a year. That works out to a 21% change in pay for drive thru order takers over the last decade.
Compare drive thru order taker salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average drive thru order taker salary over time
Compare drive thru order taker salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Drive thru order taker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,700 | $13.33 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $26,400 | $12.71 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $25,000 | $12.03 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $23,800 | $11.43 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $22,900 | $11.01 | +2.7% |
Recently added drive thru order taker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eichlerforsale | 30 DEL REY Drive Vacaville, CA 95687 | Vacaville, CA | 02/17/2025 | $62,000 |
| Jason's Deli | Order Taker and Cashier-Drive Thru | Bixby, OK | 11/29/2024 | $25,044 |
| Eichlerforsale | 30 DEL REY Drive Vacaville, CA 95687 | Vacaville, CA | 09/26/2024 | $62,000 |
| Jason's Deli | Order Taker and Cashier-Drive Thru | Bixby, OK | 09/10/2024 | $25,044 |
| Eichlerforsale | 30 DEL REY Drive Vacaville, CA 95687 | Vacaville, CA | 09/10/2024 | $62,000 |
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