SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — El Paso
El Paso, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in El Paso, TX is $30,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $44,080 — a gap of 30.8%.
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 El Paso, TX is $30,520 per year, substantially below the national median of $44,080 — a gap of 30.8%. Half of workers earn between $28,330 and $41,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $26,500 and the ninetieth at $53,900.
The area has 3,940 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 11.6 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Austin records the highest median at $40,650. Of the 476 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 415th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,500 | −39.9% |
| 25th | $28,330 | −35.7% |
| Median (50th) | $30,520 | −30.8% |
| 75th | $41,600 | −5.6% |
| 90th | $53,900 | +22.3% |
| Mean | $36,260 | −17.7% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Austin | $40,650 | 12,370 | |
| 2 | Dallas | $37,730 | 39,780 | |
| 3 | San Antonio | $36,850 | 12,200 | |
| 4 | Houston | $36,410 | 31,290 | |
| 5 | Midland | $36,360 | 950 | |
| 6 | College Station | $35,810 | 1,590 | |
| 7 | Odessa | $35,810 | 830 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $35,470 | 1,330 | |
| 9 | Waco | $35,240 | 1,300 | |
| 10 | Killeen | $35,090 | 1,780 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Paso run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $30,520 goes as far as $31,432 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,432US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,520 a year, 30.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,500 to $53,900 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,940 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Austin, at $40,650.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in El Paso, TX?
The median annual wage is $30,520, or $14.67 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 El Paso, TX is 30.8% 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 El Paso, TX earns more than $53,900 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,500 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 Austin, at $40,650 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,940 jobs in this occupation in El Paso, TX. 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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