Food Service Managers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,950 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.96
10th percentile $61,340
90th percentile $124,810
Employed locally 40
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,340
    25th
    $62,470
    50th (median)
    $78,950
    75th
    $122,490
    90th
    $124,810

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $105,910
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $85,660
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,920
    Managers, All Other $106,430
    Construction Managers $98,780
    Financial Managers $136,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $37.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.01 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 20.9% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,340 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,470.