Food Service Managers Salary in Central North Carolina

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

Median annual salary $57,600 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.69
10th percentile $45,510
90th percentile $104,000
Employed locally 260
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,510
    25th
    $53,290
    50th (median)
    $57,600
    75th
    $81,620
    90th
    $104,000

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $82,570
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $79,830
    Industrial Production Managers $107,770
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,400
    Construction Managers $100,090
    Managers, All Other $99,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Central North Carolina is $27.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Central North Carolina is 11.8% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,510 per year in Central North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,290.