SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Brunswick
Brunswick-St. Simons, GA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Brunswick, GA is $37,400 per year, 15.2% below the national median of $44,080.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Brunswick, GA is $37,400 per year, 15.2% below the national median of $44,080. Half of workers earn between $31,300 and $50,400. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,370 and the ninetieth at $65,750.
The area has 630 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 13.5 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Savannah records the highest median at $43,680. Of the 199 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 143rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,370 | −37.9% |
| 25th | $31,300 | −29.0% |
| Median (50th) | $37,400 | −15.2% |
| 75th | $50,400 | +14.3% |
| 90th | $65,750 | +49.2% |
| Mean | $43,130 | −2.2% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | $43,680 | 2,180 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $39,240 | 28,580 | |
| 3 | Rome | $37,670 | 490 | |
| 4 | Gainesville | $37,270 | 870 | |
| 5 | Augusta | $37,120 | 2,360 | |
| 6 | Athens | $37,060 | 1,140 | |
| 7 | Macon | $36,340 | 980 | |
| 8 | Warner Robins | $36,200 | 910 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $36,180 | 1,440 | |
| 10 | Dalton | $35,850 | 490 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Brunswick run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $37,400 goes as far as $38,837 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,837US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,400 a year, 15.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,370 to $65,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 630 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Savannah, at $43,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Brunswick, GA?
The median annual wage is $37,400, or $17.98 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,080, so pay in Brunswick, GA is 15.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Brunswick, GA earns more than $65,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,370 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Savannah, at $43,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 630 jobs in this occupation in Brunswick, GA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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