Food Service Managers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $64,770 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.14
10th percentile $34,430
90th percentile $101,500
Employed locally 180
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,430
    25th
    $55,320
    50th (median)
    $64,770
    75th
    $85,340
    90th
    $101,500

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 72% Median Food Service Managers salary is 28% 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
    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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$102,070
    Financial Managers$159,700
    Managers, All Other$136,420
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$163,230
    Medical and Health Services Managers$124,360
    Construction Managers$104,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Charlottesville, VA is $31.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 0.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $34,430 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,320.