Food Service Managers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,040 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.79
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $128,990
Employed locally 2,120
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $57,450
    50th (median)
    $64,040
    75th
    $79,450
    90th
    $128,990

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 66% Median Food Service Managers salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Food Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $97,060
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,540
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Bellingham, WA $93,610
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $93,090

    Nearby metros — Food Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,620
    Midland, TX $65,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,490
    Odessa, TX $61,700
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $60,350

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,940
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $173,300
    Sales Managers $141,430
    Financial Managers $168,100
    Marketing Managers $162,150
    Construction Managers $102,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Austin, TX is $30.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.71 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Austin, TX is 1.9% below the national median of $65,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Service Managers in Austin?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,450.