Food Service Managers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $54,840 -16% vs national
Median hourly $26.36
10th percentile $33,920
90th percentile $79,780
Employed locally 430
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,920
    25th
    $47,630
    50th (median)
    $54,840
    75th
    $63,360
    90th
    $79,780

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 105% Median Food Service Managers salary is 5% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $69,620
    Midland, TX $65,770
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,040
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $63,490
    Odessa, TX $61,700
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $60,420

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $72,020
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $87,820
    Medical and Health Services Managers $94,550
    Sales Managers $94,850
    Managers, All Other $120,640
    Financial Managers $123,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in McAllen, TX is $26.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in McAllen, TX is 16% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $33,920 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,630.