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

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

Median annual salary $35,660 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $27,750
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 1,100
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,750
    25th
    $29,020
    50th (median)
    $35,660
    75th
    $48,760
    90th
    $60,310

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 56% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 44% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $27,270
    Waiters and Waitresses $28,120
    Food Preparation Workers $27,840
    Cooks, Restaurant $29,940
    Cooks, Fast Food $26,620
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $31,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Waco, TX is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is Waco 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 Waco, TX is 15.1% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $27,750 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,020.