Food Service Managers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,620 -22.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.34
10th percentile $26,490
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 160
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,490
    25th
    $40,250
    50th (median)
    $50,620
    75th
    $64,210
    90th
    $76,770

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $74,570
    Medical and Health Services Managers $92,910
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $88,380
    Industrial Production Managers $101,940
    Financial Managers $98,520
    Chief Executives $127,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Central Kentucky is $24.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Central Kentucky is 22.5% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $26,490 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,250.