Food Service Managers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $59,120 -9.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.42
10th percentile $39,530
90th percentile $85,800
Employed locally 210
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,530
    25th
    $47,520
    50th (median)
    $59,120
    75th
    $70,390
    90th
    $85,800

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 96% Median Food Service Managers salary is 4% 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
    Napa, CA $84,150
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,130
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $72,060
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $71,730
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,620

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$82,390
    Medical and Health Services Managers$95,680
    Financial Managers$109,120
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$126,520
    Industrial Production Managers$101,050
    Sales Managers$112,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Erie, PA is $28.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.79 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Erie, PA is 9.5% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $39,530 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,520.