Food Service Managers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,270 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.05
10th percentile $34,750
90th percentile $79,750
Employed locally 200
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,750
    25th
    $48,760
    50th (median)
    $56,270
    75th
    $72,400
    90th
    $79,750

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$82,780
    Financial Managers$122,210
    Medical and Health Services Managers$93,520
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$101,250
    Industrial Production Managers$104,170
    Sales Managers$120,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $27.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.67 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 13.8% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $34,750 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,760.