Food Service Managers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $68,870 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.11
10th percentile $41,800
90th percentile $102,520
Employed locally 170
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,800
    25th
    $50,830
    50th (median)
    $68,870
    75th
    $78,000
    90th
    $102,520

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,840
    Napa, CA $84,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,570
    Ithaca, NY $80,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,150

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $99,120
    Medical and Health Services Managers $139,450
    Sales Managers $88,900
    Financial Managers $124,430
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $133,170
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $58,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Chico, CA is $33.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Chico, CA is 5.5% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $41,800 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,830.