First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $45,480 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.87
10th percentile $36,660
90th percentile $74,930
Employed locally 620
National median $42,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,660
    25th
    $39,890
    50th (median)
    $45,480
    75th
    $58,730
    90th
    $74,930

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary vs area income 67% Median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary is 33% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $55,780
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $55,730
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $51,640
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $50,940
    Washington $49,850
    Hawaii $49,820

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$34,950
    Waiters and Waitresses$44,580
    Cooks, Restaurant$37,850
    Food Preparation Workers$36,040
    Bartenders$45,340
    Cooks, Fast Food$34,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Yakima, WA is $21.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.87 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima 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 Yakima, WA is 8.3% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,660 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,890.