Food Service Managers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $61,720 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.68
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $96,540
Employed locally 1,560
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $74,370
    90th
    $96,540

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 83% Median Food Service Managers salary is 17% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $100,280
    Financial Managers $134,740
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,230
    Managers, All Other $125,570
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $154,870
    Sales Managers $125,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.