How much does a Food Service Managers make per hour in Baltimore, MD?

Food Service Managers Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $63,030 -3.5% vs national

Median hourly $30.31

10th percentile $51,430

90th percentile $98,080

National median $65,310

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Food Service Managers

Baltimore, MD

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$51,430

25th

$59,390

50th (median)

$63,030

75th

$79,550

90th

$98,080

Baltimore economic context

Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS

Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS

Food Service Managers salary vs area income 65% Median Food Service Managers salary is 35% below the area median household income

Top-paying metros for Food Service Managers

Metro area	Median 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 area	Median salary
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$77,620
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$74,130
Lexington Park, MD	$62,200
Salisbury, MD	$61,720
Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV	$59,150

Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

Occupation	Median salary
General and Operations Managers	$103,740
Financial Managers	$155,270
Managers, All Other	$141,540
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$173,130
Medical and Health Services Managers	$130,990
Sales Managers	$129,210

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Baltimore, MD is $30.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.85 or more per hour.

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

The median Food Service Managers salary in Baltimore, MD is 3.5% 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 Baltimore?

Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $51,430 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,390.