SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · United States
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers across the United States is $44,080 per year, measured over 1,223,240 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $59,400.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Pay for this occupation varies by 79.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $59,400 and West Virginia pays $33,070.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,400 | 20,700 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $57,170 | 2,830 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $52,940 | 10,770 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $50,550 | 25,510 | |
| 5 | Vermont | $49,820 | 1,970 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $49,710 | 3,840 | |
| 7 | Hawaii | $48,880 | 7,330 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,420 | 27,750 | |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $48,400 | 3,320 | |
| 10 | Delaware | $48,120 | 4,030 |
States with the most First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 137,930 | $36,480 | |
| 2 | California | 130,190 | $46,980 | |
| 3 | Florida | 91,500 | $44,470 | |
| 4 | New York | 65,580 | $47,190 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 51,990 | $37,340 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 48,420 | $38,600 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 41,030 | $39,470 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 39,750 | $45,010 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 35,560 | $43,050 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 32,890 | $37,940 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $61,610 | 12,090 |
| 2 | Bremerton | $58,740 | 610 |
| 3 | Bellingham | $58,520 | 600 |
| 4 | Bridgeport | $58,260 | 2,720 |
| 5 | Wenatchee | $57,870 | 340 |
| 6 | Walla Walla | $57,470 | 140 |
| 7 | Kahului | $56,600 | 970 |
| 8 | Kennewick | $56,260 | 710 |
| 9 | Mount Vernon | $55,690 | 300 |
| 10 | San Jose | $55,520 | 6,390 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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