Food Service Managers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $57,650 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.72
10th percentile $36,010
90th percentile $94,340
Employed locally 210
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,010
    25th
    $47,610
    50th (median)
    $57,650
    75th
    $71,660
    90th
    $94,340

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 80% Median Food Service Managers salary is 20% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $85,430
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $82,030
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,740
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $76,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,130
    Wilmington, NC $65,510

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $106,330
    Managers, All Other $98,790
    Financial Managers $134,990
    Sales Managers $127,000
    Medical and Health Services Managers $122,710
    Industrial Production Managers $112,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Eau Claire, WI is $27.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.21 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 11.7% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $36,010 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,610.