Food Service Managers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $61,690 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.66
10th percentile $43,850
90th percentile $97,310
Employed locally 80
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,850
    25th
    $50,310
    50th (median)
    $61,690
    75th
    $84,510
    90th
    $97,310

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $60,010
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $84,580
    Sales Managers $72,670
    Financial Managers $104,950
    Medical and Health Services Managers $95,760
    Administrative Services Managers $70,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Southwest Missouri is $29.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Southwest Missouri is 5.5% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $43,850 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,310.