SOC 35-1012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — San Jose
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In San Jose, CA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers reaches $55,520 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In San Jose, CA the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers reaches $55,520 a year. That is 26.0% more than the national median of $44,080. Pay ranges from under $41,530 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,900 to $64,780.
Employment stands at 6,390, or 5.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $52,380. Of the 574 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 452nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,530 | −5.8% |
| 25th | $47,900 | +8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $55,520 | +26.0% |
| 75th | $64,780 | +47.0% |
| 90th | $82,700 | +87.6% |
| Mean | $58,780 | +33.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $52,380 | 1,470 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $51,520 | 14,790 | |
| 3 | Napa | $51,320 | 700 | |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo | $48,320 | 1,230 | |
| 5 | Salinas | $48,220 | 1,450 | |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $48,220 | 960 | |
| 7 | Vallejo | $48,170 | 1,340 | |
| 8 | Santa Maria | $47,320 | 1,810 | |
| 9 | San Diego | $46,980 | 12,920 | |
| 10 | Los Angeles | $46,970 | 41,640 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Jose run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $55,520 buys what $50,154 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 13.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,154US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,520 a year, 26.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,530 to $82,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,390 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $52,380.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in San Jose, CA?
The median annual wage is $55,520, or $26.69 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 San Jose, CA is 26.0% 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 San Jose, CA earns more than $82,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,530 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 Santa Rosa, at $52,380 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,390 jobs in this occupation in San Jose, CA. 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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