Food Service Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $74,910 +14.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.01
10th percentile $48,090
90th percentile $104,070
Employed locally 310
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,090
    25th
    $57,430
    50th (median)
    $74,910
    75th
    $89,050
    90th
    $104,070

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 89% Median Food Service Managers salary is 11% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $89,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,180
    District of Columbia $80,040
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,620
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,200
    Ames, IA $76,740

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $93,750
    Financial Managers $143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,370
    Managers, All Other $139,520
    Chief Executives $213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Des Moines, IA is $36.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.43 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 14.7% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $48,090 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,430.