First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $40,480 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.46
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $61,480
Employed locally 2,750
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $37,010
    50th (median)
    $40,480
    75th
    $48,760
    90th
    $61,480

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 48% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 52% 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
    District of Columbia $56,350
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,540
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $48,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,550
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,400
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,800

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $29,010
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,840
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,430
    Bartenders $23,430
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $35,360
    Cooks, Fast Food $29,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Des Moines, IA is $19.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.87 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines 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 Des Moines, IA is 3.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,010.