SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Eastern Washington, WA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers reaches $56,800 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern Washington, WA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers reaches $56,800 a year. That is 28.9% more than the national median of $44,080. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,990 and $69,660. The lowest tenth earn under $42,360, while the highest tenth earn more than $77,440.
Employment stands at 700, or 6.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Seattle leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 215th of 358 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,360 | −3.9% |
| 25th | $46,990 | +6.6% |
| Median (50th) | $56,800 | +28.9% |
| 75th | $69,660 | +58.0% |
| 90th | $77,440 | +75.7% |
| Mean | $58,630 | +33.0% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $61,610 | 12,090 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $58,740 | 610 | |
| 3 | Bellingham | $58,520 | 600 | |
| 4 | Wenatchee | $57,870 | 340 | |
| 5 | Walla Walla | $57,470 | 140 | |
| 6 | Kennewick | $56,260 | 710 | |
| 7 | Mount Vernon | $55,690 | 300 | |
| 8 | Olympia | $54,200 | 690 | |
| 9 | Longview | $52,910 | 230 | |
| 10 | Spokane | $51,770 | 1,500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $56,800 buys what $53,084 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$53,084US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,800 a year, 28.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,360 to $77,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 700 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Seattle, at $61,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $56,800, or $27.31 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 Eastern Washington, WA is 28.9% higher. 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 Eastern Washington, WA earns more than $77,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,360 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 Seattle, at $61,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 700 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA. 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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