SOC 11-9051 · May 2025 · United States
Food Service Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Food Service Managers across the United States is $69,390 per year, measured over 238,430 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $95,190.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Food Service Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 73.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $95,190 and West Virginia pays $54,800.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $95,190 | 1,180 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $92,240 | 4,310 | |
| 3 | Hawaii | $87,800 | 1,230 | |
| 4 | New York | $84,200 | 8,000 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $82,850 | 760 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $82,030 | 380 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $81,680 | 1,000 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $79,870 | 2,440 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $79,820 | 730 | |
| 10 | California | $78,260 | 33,180 |
States with the most Food Service Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 33,180 | $78,260 | |
| 2 | Texas | 25,990 | $60,770 | |
| 3 | Florida | 18,500 | $72,790 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 11,270 | $63,930 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 10,530 | $64,750 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 9,420 | $74,080 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 9,240 | $60,790 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 9,230 | $65,280 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 8,570 | $62,980 | |
| 10 | New York | 8,000 | $84,200 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $98,800 | 760 |
| 2 | Kennewick | $94,890 | 30 |
| 3 | Bellingham | $93,610 | 30 |
| 4 | Kahului | $93,550 | 280 |
| 5 | Boston | $92,650 | 3,280 |
| 6 | Salt Lake City | $92,420 | 1,020 |
| 7 | San Jose | $89,900 | 1,360 |
| 8 | Napa | $89,870 | 230 |
| 9 | Barnstable Town | $89,090 | 180 |
| 10 | San Francisco | $88,290 | 4,880 |
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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