Food Service Managers Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $54,560 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.23
10th percentile $34,250
90th percentile $111,080
Employed locally 400
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,250
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $54,560
    75th
    $73,750
    90th
    $111,080

    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 Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$79,630
    Medical and Health Services Managers$101,240
    Financial Managers$103,590
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$92,320
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary$102,230
    Managers, All Other$107,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in South Illinois is $26.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in South Illinois is 16.5% 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 Illinois?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $34,250 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.