Food Service Managers Salary in Southwest Virginia

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

Median annual salary $59,770 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.74
10th percentile $45,770
90th percentile $83,080
Employed locally 100
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,770
    25th
    $50,840
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $75,420
    90th
    $83,080

    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 Southwest Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $91,440
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $92,970
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,890
    Financial Managers $123,970
    Industrial Production Managers $102,290
    Managers, All Other $107,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Southwest Virginia is $28.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Southwest Virginia is 8.5% 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 Virginia?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $45,770 per year in Southwest Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,840.