Food Service Managers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $58,020 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $29,100
90th percentile $98,380
Employed locally 460
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,100
    25th
    $39,330
    50th (median)
    $58,020
    75th
    $74,950
    90th
    $98,380

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 92% Median Food Service Managers salary is 8% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $73,720
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $73,470
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $71,730
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $71,150
    Flagstaff, AZ $64,860
    Florida $63,650

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $90,840
    Managers, All Other $93,950
    Financial Managers $101,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $104,000
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $127,210
    Sales Managers $111,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Tallahassee, FL is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 11.2% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $29,100 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,330.