Food Service Managers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $62,200 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.91
10th percentile $15,080
90th percentile $84,340
Employed locally 90
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $15,080
    25th
    $37,980
    50th (median)
    $62,200
    75th
    $68,600
    90th
    $84,340

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$62,090
    Medical and Health Services Managers$81,770
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$80,590
    Financial Managers$102,570
    Sales Managers$96,190
    Social and Community Service Managers$70,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in East Kentucky is $29.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in East Kentucky is 4.8% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $15,080 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,980.