Food Service Managers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,820 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.84
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $98,280
Employed locally 160
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $55,820
    75th
    $63,160
    90th
    $98,280

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$95,910
    Medical and Health Services Managers$80,890
    Industrial Production Managers$129,010
    Construction Managers$94,500
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$81,330
    Financial Managers$106,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Southwest Alabama is $26.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.70 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Southwest Alabama is 14.5% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.