First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary (2025)
Based on 1,223,240 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $29,940 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $35,980 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $44,080 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $54,570 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $65,570 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$30K
25th
$36K
Median
$44K
75th
$55K
90th
$66K
Highest Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $61,990 |
| District of Columbia | $57,770 |
| Connecticut | $55,720 |
| Hawaii | $54,400 |
| Rhode Island | $53,800 |
| Colorado | $53,710 |
| New Hampshire | $52,910 |
| California | $52,810 |
| Massachusetts | $52,600 |
| New Jersey | $52,400 |
Geographic Salary Variation
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $61,990 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $52,400 — a difference of $9,590. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1,223,240 workers were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations. The annual mean wage of $46,180 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 35-1012