Food Service Managers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $79,150 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.05
10th percentile $50,690
90th percentile $122,950
Employed locally 1,720
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,690
    25th
    $60,910
    50th (median)
    $79,150
    75th
    $97,150
    90th
    $122,950

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 50% Median Food Service Managers salary is 50% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $86,840
    Napa, CA $84,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,570
    Ithaca, NY $80,260
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $79,320
    Salinas, CA $78,790

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $291,660
    General and Operations Managers $162,480
    Managers, All Other $215,120
    Financial Managers $218,920
    Sales Managers $200,450
    Marketing Managers $228,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in San Jose, CA is $38.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.98 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in San Jose, CA is 21.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $50,690 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,910.