Food Service Managers Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $65,060 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.28
10th percentile $48,670
90th percentile $96,780
Employed locally 70
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,670
    25th
    $48,670
    50th (median)
    $65,060
    75th
    $96,780
    90th
    $96,780

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,080
    Medical and Health Services Managers $100,830
    Financial Managers $103,580
    Industrial Production Managers $99,910
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $98,710
    Chief Executives $162,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Southwest Iowa is $31.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Southwest Iowa is 0.4% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $48,670 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,670.