Food Service Managers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $63,490 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.52
10th percentile $38,600
90th percentile $99,190
Employed locally 6,620
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,600
    25th
    $58,740
    50th (median)
    $63,490
    75th
    $79,260
    90th
    $99,190

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 73% Median Food Service Managers salary is 27% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,620
    Midland, TX $65,770
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,040
    Odessa, TX $61,700
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,420
    College Station-Bryan, TX $60,350

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,690
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $169,860
    Sales Managers $137,130
    Financial Managers $164,240
    Managers, All Other $137,680
    Marketing Managers $147,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Dallas, TX is $30.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Dallas, TX is 2.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $38,600 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,740.