First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $37,710 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.13
10th percentile $28,780
90th percentile $62,730
Employed locally 33,970
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,780
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $37,710
    75th
    $51,260
    90th
    $62,730

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 43% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,210
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $54,910
    Boulder, CO $52,570

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $38,260
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $37,240
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,200
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $36,390
    Odessa, TX $36,220
    College Station-Bryan, TX $35,950

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$27,610
    Waiters and Waitresses$28,590
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,200
    Food Preparation Workers$30,250
    Bartenders$30,450
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$26,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Dallas, TX is $18.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.16 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Dallas, TX is 10.2% below the national median of $42,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Dallas?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,780 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.