Food Service Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $76,140 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.60
10th percentile $50,190
90th percentile $112,060
Employed locally 210
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,190
    25th
    $63,560
    50th (median)
    $76,140
    75th
    $88,440
    90th
    $112,060

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 70% Median Food Service Managers salary is 30% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $36.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.13 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 16.6% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $50,190 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,560.