Food Service Managers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,950 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.34
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $93,410
Employed locally 170
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $50,160
    50th (median)
    $58,950
    75th
    $77,280
    90th
    $93,410

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,270
    Financial Managers $108,830
    Industrial Production Managers $105,330
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,460
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $99,240
    Managers, All Other $116,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Southeast Iowa is $28.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.35 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Southeast Iowa is 9.7% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,160.