Food Service Managers Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,350 -29% vs national
Median hourly $22.28
10th percentile $27,160
90th percentile $70,310
Employed locally 90
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,160
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $46,350
    75th
    $56,780
    90th
    $70,310

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$60,040
    Medical and Health Services Managers$83,580
    Financial Managers$94,790
    Managers, All Other$66,040
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$80,050
    Industrial Production Managers$99,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in East Arkansas is $22.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.22 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in East Arkansas is 29% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $27,160 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.