Food Service Managers Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $65,170 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.33
10th percentile $41,270
90th percentile $97,190
Employed locally 140
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,270
    25th
    $54,960
    50th (median)
    $65,170
    75th
    $76,700
    90th
    $97,190

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 84% Median Food Service Managers salary is 16% 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
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $74,300
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $73,150
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $66,910
    Savannah, GA $66,220
    Logan, UT-ID $63,730
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $62,880

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$92,810
    Managers, All Other$99,990
    Sales Managers$130,200
    Financial Managers$136,890
    Medical and Health Services Managers$137,910
    Administrative Services Managers$127,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Gainesville, GA is $31.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Gainesville, GA is 0.2% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $41,270 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,960.