Food Service Managers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for food service managers in the United States was $69,390 ($33.36 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,960 | $22.09 |
| 25th | $56,870 | $27.34 |
| Median | $69,390 | $33.36 |
| 75th | $86,800 | $41.73 |
| 90th | $107,640 | $51.75 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 11-9051
- Total U.S. employment: 238,430
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $74,880 sits 7.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 238,430 food service managers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Food Service Managers 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 | $63,010 | $30.29 | -9.2% | 4,330 |
| Alaska | $82,030 | $39.44 | +18.2% | 380 |
| Arizona | $70,180 | $33.74 | +1.1% | 3,400 |
| Arkansas | $55,120 | $26.50 | -20.6% | 2,720 |
| California | $78,260 | $37.63 | +12.8% | 33,180 |
| Colorado | $79,870 | $38.40 | +15.1% | 2,440 |
| Connecticut | $77,990 | $37.50 | +12.4% | 1,520 |
| Delaware | $74,430 | $35.78 | +7.3% | 770 |
| District of Columbia | $81,680 | $39.27 | +17.7% | 1,000 |
| Florida | $72,790 | $35.00 | +4.9% | 18,500 |
| Georgia | $65,280 | $31.38 | -5.9% | 9,230 |
| Hawaii | $87,800 | $42.21 | +26.5% | 1,230 |
| Idaho | $70,140 | $33.72 | +1.1% | 670 |
| Illinois | $63,930 | $30.73 | -7.9% | 11,270 |
| Indiana | $71,430 | $34.34 | +2.9% | 4,990 |
| Iowa | $66,700 | $32.07 | -3.9% | 1,760 |
| Kansas | $70,320 | $33.81 | +1.3% | 1,540 |
| Kentucky | $70,410 | $33.85 | +1.5% | 1,680 |
| Louisiana | $61,400 | $29.52 | -11.5% | 1,950 |
| Maine | $70,510 | $33.90 | +1.6% | 1,210 |
| Maryland | $72,850 | $35.03 | +5.0% | 0 |
| Massachusetts | $92,240 | $44.35 | +32.9% | 4,310 |
| Michigan | $60,790 | $29.23 | -12.4% | 9,240 |
| Minnesota | $79,820 | $38.38 | +15.0% | 730 |
| Mississippi | $59,540 | $28.62 | -14.2% | 1,920 |
| Missouri | $65,520 | $31.50 | -5.6% | 1,600 |
| Montana | $72,140 | $34.68 | +4.0% | 950 |
| Nebraska | $60,450 | $29.06 | -12.9% | 2,050 |
| Nevada | $65,320 | $31.40 | -5.9% | 4,310 |
| New Hampshire | $77,360 | $37.19 | +11.5% | 590 |
| New Jersey | $78,020 | $37.51 | +12.4% | 6,360 |
| New Mexico | $65,210 | $31.35 | -6.0% | 1,410 |
| New York | $84,200 | $40.48 | +21.3% | 8,000 |
| North Carolina | $74,080 | $35.62 | +6.8% | 9,420 |
| North Dakota | $72,210 | $34.72 | +4.1% | 950 |
| Ohio | $62,980 | $30.28 | -9.2% | 8,570 |
| Oklahoma | $63,840 | $30.69 | -8.0% | 2,020 |
| Oregon | $62,110 | $29.86 | -10.5% | 4,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,750 | $31.13 | -6.7% | 10,530 |
| Rhode Island | $82,850 | $39.83 | +19.4% | 760 |
| South Carolina | $66,190 | $31.82 | -4.6% | 5,080 |
| South Dakota | $60,640 | $29.15 | -12.6% | 1,270 |
| Tennessee | $64,410 | $30.97 | -7.2% | 4,550 |
| Texas | $60,770 | $29.21 | -12.4% | 25,990 |
| Utah | $69,480 | $33.40 | +0.1% | 2,400 |
| Vermont | $77,910 | $37.46 | +12.3% | 500 |
| Virginia | $71,230 | $34.25 | +2.7% | 3,820 |
| Washington | $95,190 | $45.77 | +37.2% | 1,180 |
| West Virginia | $54,800 | $26.35 | -21.0% | 1,230 |
| Wisconsin | $61,810 | $29.72 | -10.9% | 6,000 |
| Wyoming | $62,610 | $30.10 | -9.8% | 590 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for food service managers?
The median annual wage for food service managers is $69,390 ($33.36 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays food service managers 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 food service managers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 238,430 food service managers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do food service managers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $33.36. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.