First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $44,080 · Median hourly: $21.19 · Employment: 1,223,240
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,940 | $14.40 |
| 25th | $35,980 | $17.30 |
| Median | $44,080 | $21.19 |
| 75th | $54,570 | $26.24 |
| 90th | $65,570 | $31.52 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 35-1012
- Total U.S. employment: 1,223,240
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $29,940, median pay is $44,080, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $65,570.
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,110 | $17.84 | -15.8% | 19,180 |
| Alaska | $46,570 | $22.39 | +5.6% | 2,390 |
| Arizona | $40,550 | $19.49 | -8.0% | 21,450 |
| Arkansas | $33,800 | $16.25 | -23.3% | 11,200 |
| California | $46,980 | $22.59 | +6.6% | 130,190 |
| Colorado | $50,550 | $24.30 | +14.7% | 25,510 |
| Connecticut | $52,940 | $25.45 | +20.1% | 10,770 |
| Delaware | $48,120 | $23.13 | +9.2% | 4,030 |
| District of Columbia | $57,170 | $27.49 | +29.7% | 2,830 |
| Florida | $44,470 | $21.38 | +0.9% | 91,500 |
| Georgia | $38,600 | $18.56 | -12.4% | 48,420 |
| Hawaii | $48,880 | $23.50 | +10.9% | 7,330 |
| Idaho | $38,190 | $18.36 | -13.4% | 7,440 |
| Illinois | $39,470 | $18.98 | -10.5% | 41,030 |
| Indiana | $44,880 | $21.58 | +1.8% | 23,500 |
| Iowa | $38,760 | $18.64 | -12.1% | 11,400 |
| Kansas | $38,220 | $18.37 | -13.3% | 10,520 |
| Kentucky | $35,810 | $17.21 | -18.8% | 18,010 |
| Louisiana | $35,800 | $17.21 | -18.8% | 16,680 |
| Maine | $47,990 | $23.07 | +8.9% | 3,740 |
| Maryland | $42,450 | $20.41 | -3.7% | 20,150 |
| Massachusetts | $46,600 | $22.40 | +5.7% | 23,220 |
| Michigan | $37,940 | $18.24 | -13.9% | 32,890 |
| Minnesota | $45,270 | $21.77 | +2.7% | 20,760 |
| Mississippi | $36,530 | $17.56 | -17.1% | 10,480 |
| Missouri | $37,400 | $17.98 | -15.2% | 21,650 |
| Montana | $44,010 | $21.16 | -0.2% | 4,650 |
| Nebraska | $39,230 | $18.86 | -11.0% | 7,840 |
| Nevada | $44,030 | $21.17 | -0.1% | 14,230 |
| New Hampshire | $49,710 | $23.90 | +12.8% | 3,840 |
| New Jersey | $48,420 | $23.28 | +9.8% | 27,750 |
| New Mexico | $39,310 | $18.90 | -10.8% | 6,540 |
| New York | $47,190 | $22.69 | +7.1% | 65,580 |
| North Carolina | $45,010 | $21.64 | +2.1% | 39,750 |
| North Dakota | $44,720 | $21.50 | +1.5% | 2,780 |
| Ohio | $37,340 | $17.95 | -15.3% | 51,990 |
| Oklahoma | $35,420 | $17.03 | -19.6% | 18,900 |
| Oregon | $46,950 | $22.57 | +6.5% | 16,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,050 | $20.70 | -2.3% | 35,560 |
| Rhode Island | $48,400 | $23.27 | +9.8% | 3,320 |
| South Carolina | $38,520 | $18.52 | -12.6% | 20,120 |
| South Dakota | $40,640 | $19.54 | -7.8% | 2,920 |
| Tennessee | $40,500 | $19.47 | -8.1% | 29,100 |
| Texas | $36,480 | $17.54 | -17.2% | 137,930 |
| Utah | $38,750 | $18.63 | -12.1% | 13,670 |
| Vermont | $49,820 | $23.95 | +13.0% | 1,970 |
| Virginia | $45,550 | $21.90 | +3.3% | 30,640 |
| Washington | $59,400 | $28.56 | +34.8% | 20,700 |
| West Virginia | $33,070 | $15.90 | -25.0% | 6,390 |
| Wisconsin | $39,670 | $19.07 | -10.0% | 21,240 |
| Wyoming | $36,820 | $17.70 | -16.5% | 2,680 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers?
The median annual wage for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers is $44,080 ($21.19 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 1,223,240 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.19. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.