Food Service Managers Salary in South Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,520 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $37,980
90th percentile $96,610
Employed locally 110
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,980
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $61,520
    75th
    $80,850
    90th
    $96,610

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$62,400
    Medical and Health Services Managers$94,660
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$86,310
    Industrial Production Managers$99,650
    Financial Managers$104,690
    Sales Managers$109,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in South Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in South Central Kentucky is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.55 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Kentucky above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in South Central Kentucky is 5.8% 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 South Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $37,980 per year in South Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.