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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $33,600 -20% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $57,140
Employed locally 1,830
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $27,720
    50th (median)
    $33,600
    75th
    $43,080
    90th
    $57,140

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 54% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 46% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $37,710
    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

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$23,190
    Waiters and Waitresses$26,460
    Food Preparation Workers$26,170
    Cooks, Restaurant$29,380
    Bartenders$22,980
    Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$24,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Lubbock, TX is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.38 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock 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 Lubbock, TX is 20% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,720.