First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary by State
Also called: Food Service Supervisors
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers is $44,080 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,070 in West Virginia to $59,400 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,940
- 25th percentile
- $35,980
- Median
- $44,080
- 75th percentile
- $54,570
- Top 10%
- $65,570
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 1,223,240 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,400 | +35% | $44,110 | $81,820 | 20,700 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $57,170 | +30% | $40,360 | $77,630 | 2,830 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $52,940 | +20% | $37,130 | $77,480 | 10,770 |
| 4 | Colorado | $50,550 | +15% | $37,620 | $75,210 | 25,510 |
| 5 | Vermont | $49,820 | +13% | $37,700 | $66,300 | 1,970 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $49,710 | +13% | $34,900 | $75,100 | 3,840 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $48,880 | +11% | $37,530 | $78,730 | 7,330 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $48,420 | +10% | $35,960 | $77,810 | 27,750 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $48,400 | +10% | $36,350 | $75,500 | 3,320 |
| 10 | Delaware | $48,120 | +9% | $37,610 | $73,060 | 4,030 |
| 11 | Maine | $47,990 | +9% | $36,730 | $64,990 | 3,740 |
| 12 | New York | $47,190 | +7% | $36,570 | $73,020 | 65,580 |
| 13 | California | $46,980 | +7% | $38,630 | $75,180 | 130,190 |
| 14 | Oregon | $46,950 | +7% | $36,030 | $71,010 | 16,880 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $46,600 | +6% | $37,380 | $76,630 | 23,220 |
| 16 | Alaska | $46,570 | +6% | $35,840 | $66,210 | 2,390 |
| 17 | Virginia | $45,550 | +3% | $32,030 | $63,250 | 30,640 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $45,270 | +3% | $35,910 | $65,650 | 20,760 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $45,010 | +2% | $29,750 | $64,670 | 39,750 |
| 20 | Indiana | $44,880 | +2% | $31,010 | $63,340 | 23,500 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $44,720 | +1% | $35,250 | $60,720 | 2,780 |
| 22 | Florida | $44,470 | +1% | $30,490 | $65,120 | 91,500 |
| 23 | Nevada | $44,030 | 0% | $30,490 | $63,520 | 14,230 |
| 24 | Montana | $44,010 | 0% | $30,780 | $64,320 | 4,650 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $43,050 | −2% | $29,530 | $61,780 | 35,560 |
| 26 | Maryland | $42,450 | −4% | $35,140 | $63,470 | 20,150 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $40,640 | −8% | $34,350 | $50,670 | 2,920 |
| 28 | Arizona | $40,550 | −8% | $35,440 | $63,750 | 21,450 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $40,500 | −8% | $29,500 | $63,140 | 29,100 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $39,670 | −10% | $30,310 | $60,650 | 21,240 |
| 31 | Illinois | $39,470 | −10% | $32,010 | $65,000 | 41,030 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $39,310 | −11% | $30,740 | $60,630 | 6,540 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $39,230 | −11% | $31,840 | $55,610 | 7,840 |
| 34 | Iowa | $38,760 | −12% | $29,010 | $60,040 | 11,400 |
| 35 | Utah | $38,750 | −12% | $30,750 | $63,210 | 13,670 |
| 36 | Georgia | $38,600 | −12% | $28,400 | $62,420 | 48,420 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $38,520 | −13% | $28,120 | $63,080 | 20,120 |
| 38 | Kansas | $38,220 | −13% | $28,680 | $60,050 | 10,520 |
| 39 | Idaho | $38,190 | −13% | $27,790 | $60,900 | 7,440 |
| 40 | Michigan | $37,940 | −14% | $29,500 | $59,750 | 32,890 |
| 41 | Missouri | $37,400 | −15% | $31,010 | $60,980 | 21,650 |
| 42 | Ohio | $37,340 | −15% | $29,750 | $58,660 | 51,990 |
| 43 | Alabama | $37,110 | −16% | $28,600 | $59,500 | 19,180 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $36,820 | −16% | $28,780 | $64,300 | 2,680 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $36,530 | −17% | $26,310 | $58,450 | 10,480 |
| 46 | Texas | $36,480 | −17% | $28,010 | $61,560 | 137,930 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $35,810 | −19% | $28,190 | $58,980 | 18,010 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $35,800 | −19% | $26,230 | $60,340 | 16,680 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $35,420 | −20% | $27,000 | $56,670 | 18,900 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $33,800 | −23% | $27,820 | $50,580 | 11,200 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $33,070 | −25% | $27,160 | $49,390 | 6,390 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $59,400 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $44,080). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $33,070 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 137,930, with a median of $36,480.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.