Food Service Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for food service managers is $69,390 a year. By state, it ranges from $54,800 in West Virginia to $95,190 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $45,960
- 25th percentile
- $56,870
- Median
- $69,390
- 75th percentile
- $86,800
- Top 10%
- $107,640
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 238,430 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $95,190 | +37% | $68,240 | $138,210 | 1,180 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $92,240 | +33% | $58,290 | $129,990 | 4,310 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $87,800 | +27% | $47,390 | $127,740 | 1,230 |
| 4 | New York | $84,200 | +21% | $62,420 | $143,180 | 8,000 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $82,850 | +19% | $61,690 | $118,150 | 760 |
| 6 | Alaska | $82,030 | +18% | $58,180 | $119,440 | 380 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $81,680 | +18% | $74,000 | $134,630 | 1,000 |
| 8 | Colorado | $79,870 | +15% | $66,140 | $123,060 | 2,440 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $79,820 | +15% | $58,000 | $105,340 | 730 |
| 10 | California | $78,260 | +13% | $47,690 | $127,340 | 33,180 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $78,020 | +12% | $55,240 | $122,510 | 6,360 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $77,990 | +12% | $52,020 | $108,460 | 1,520 |
| 13 | Vermont | $77,910 | +12% | $43,100 | $134,010 | 500 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $77,360 | +11% | $60,850 | $107,660 | 590 |
| 15 | Delaware | $74,430 | +7% | $57,820 | $107,200 | 770 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $74,080 | +7% | $51,780 | $104,060 | 9,420 |
| 17 | Maryland | $72,850 | +5% | $52,240 | $113,560 | Not published |
| 18 | Florida | $72,790 | +5% | $45,800 | $113,940 | 18,500 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $72,210 | +4% | $37,050 | $101,660 | 950 |
| 20 | Montana | $72,140 | +4% | $50,730 | $105,000 | 950 |
| 21 | Indiana | $71,430 | +3% | $43,580 | $100,480 | 4,990 |
| 22 | Virginia | $71,230 | +3% | $50,970 | $103,470 | 3,820 |
| 23 | Maine | $70,510 | +2% | $46,290 | $89,470 | 1,210 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $70,410 | +1% | $41,070 | $102,780 | 1,680 |
| 25 | Kansas | $70,320 | +1% | $46,190 | $103,340 | 1,540 |
| 26 | Arizona | $70,180 | +1% | $52,060 | $105,520 | 3,400 |
| 27 | Idaho | $70,140 | +1% | $43,110 | $105,160 | 670 |
| 28 | Utah | $69,480 | 0% | $46,800 | $99,860 | 2,400 |
| 29 | Iowa | $66,700 | −4% | $45,610 | $100,170 | 1,760 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $66,190 | −5% | $47,130 | $103,680 | 5,080 |
| 31 | Missouri | $65,520 | −6% | $51,680 | $98,400 | 1,600 |
| 32 | Nevada | $65,320 | −6% | $47,750 | $127,320 | 4,310 |
| 33 | Georgia | $65,280 | −6% | $39,990 | $97,860 | 9,230 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $65,210 | −6% | $48,730 | $108,300 | 1,410 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $64,750 | −7% | $43,900 | $94,660 | 10,530 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $64,410 | −7% | $43,080 | $101,150 | 4,550 |
| 37 | Illinois | $63,930 | −8% | $36,390 | $101,960 | 11,270 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $63,840 | −8% | $43,680 | $112,720 | 2,020 |
| 39 | Alabama | $63,010 | −9% | $45,770 | $97,450 | 4,330 |
| 40 | Ohio | $62,980 | −9% | $43,680 | $95,670 | 8,570 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $62,610 | −10% | $42,090 | $95,990 | 590 |
| 42 | Oregon | $62,110 | −10% | $48,050 | $101,180 | 4,420 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $61,810 | −11% | $40,900 | $99,850 | 6,000 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $61,400 | −12% | $40,140 | $103,660 | 1,950 |
| 45 | Michigan | $60,790 | −12% | $41,600 | $93,180 | 9,240 |
| 46 | Texas | $60,770 | −12% | $43,310 | $98,570 | 25,990 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $60,640 | −13% | $50,880 | $79,010 | 1,270 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $60,450 | −13% | $46,690 | $92,450 | 2,050 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $59,540 | −14% | $36,400 | $89,700 | 1,920 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $55,120 | −21% | $37,690 | $79,300 | 2,720 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $54,800 | −21% | $36,770 | $75,090 | 1,230 |
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.
Food Service Managers salary questions
Which state pays food service managers the most?
Washington, with a median of $95,190 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $69,390). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays food service managers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $54,800 a year (−21% vs. national).
Where do most food service managers work?
California has the most jobs, about 33,180, with a median of $78,260.
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.