Food Service Managers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $66,440 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.94
10th percentile $55,380
90th percentile $106,340
Employed locally 40
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,380
    25th
    $59,070
    50th (median)
    $66,440
    75th
    $80,690
    90th
    $106,340

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 93% Median Food Service Managers salary is 7% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $95,540
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $94,720
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,180
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,570
    Colorado $82,270

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$106,500
    Construction Managers$97,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers$123,890
    Managers, All Other$132,510
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105,220
    Financial Managers$140,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Grand Junction, CO is $31.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.50 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 1.7% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $55,380 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,070.