Food Service Managers Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $61,320 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.48
10th percentile $45,910
90th percentile $99,600
Employed locally 180
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,910
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $78,720
    90th
    $99,600

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 91% Median Food Service Managers salary is 9% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $82,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,620
    Vallejo, CA $72,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $68,490
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $67,560

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$95,940
    Medical and Health Services Managers$120,020
    Financial Managers$146,210
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$98,410
    Construction Managers$96,150
    Sales Managers$127,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Roanoke, VA is $29.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Roanoke, VA is 6.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,910 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.