Food Service Managers Salary (2025)
Based on 238,430 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $45,960 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $56,870 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $69,390 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $86,800 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $107,640 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$46K
25th
$57K
Median
$69K
75th
$87K
90th
$108K
Highest Paying States for Food Service Managers
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Washington | $101,600 |
| District of Columbia | $95,280 |
| New York | $94,250 |
| Massachusetts | $91,810 |
| Hawaii | $90,860 |
| Colorado | $89,350 |
| Alaska | $86,640 |
| New Jersey | $85,050 |
| Rhode Island | $84,340 |
| California | $84,300 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Food Service Managers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Washington at an average of $101,600 per year, while California has an average of $84,300 — a difference of $17,300. 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 Food Service Managers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 238,430 workers were employed as Food Service Managerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Management Occupations. The annual mean wage of $74,880 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 11-9051