Food Service Managers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $72,060 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.64
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $109,990
Employed locally 360
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $56,280
    50th (median)
    $72,060
    75th
    $82,300
    90th
    $109,990

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 77% Median Food Service Managers salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,150

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $103,550
    Sales Managers $98,800
    Medical and Health Services Managers $112,960
    Financial Managers $138,230
    Managers, All Other $124,710
    Construction Managers $124,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $34.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 10.3% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,280.