Food Service Managers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $66,760 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.09
10th percentile $45,740
90th percentile $101,140
Employed locally 80
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,740
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $66,760
    75th
    $78,960
    90th
    $101,140

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 87% Median Food Service Managers salary is 13% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $89,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,180
    District of Columbia $80,040
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,620
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,200
    Ames, IA $76,740

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$82,820
    Financial Managers$130,020
    Medical and Health Services Managers$100,520
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$143,500
    Chief Executives$159,580
    Managers, All Other$125,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $32.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.35 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 2.2% above 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,740 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.