Food Service Managers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $60,970 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.31
10th percentile $43,920
90th percentile $98,770
Employed locally 670
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,920
    25th
    $46,800
    50th (median)
    $60,970
    75th
    $78,500
    90th
    $98,770

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 90% Median Food Service Managers salary is 10% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,840
    Napa, CA $84,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,570
    Ithaca, NY $80,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,150

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $102,510
    Sales Managers $95,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers $128,360
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $147,350
    Financial Managers $142,890
    Construction Managers $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Bakersfield, CA is $29.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6.6% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $43,920 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,800.