Food Service Managers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,530 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.95
10th percentile $41,480
90th percentile $105,060
Employed locally 390
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,480
    25th
    $56,010
    50th (median)
    $68,530
    75th
    $85,070
    90th
    $105,060

    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 North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$88,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers$95,330
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$78,990
    Construction Managers$96,310
    Managers, All Other$101,460
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$53,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Eastern North Carolina is $32.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.01 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 4.9% 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 North Carolina?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $41,480 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,010.