Food Service Managers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $64,410 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.97
10th percentile $46,410
90th percentile $104,320
Employed locally 80
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,410
    25th
    $55,360
    50th (median)
    $64,410
    75th
    $80,890
    90th
    $104,320

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 100% Median Food Service Managers salary is 0% above 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $82,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,620
    Vallejo, CA $72,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,490
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $67,560

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $95,290
    Financial Managers $134,410
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,230
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $139,250
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,660
    Managers, All Other $126,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Blacksburg, VA is $30.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 1.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $46,410 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,360.