Food Service Managers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $62,360 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.98
10th percentile $44,990
90th percentile $98,770
Employed locally 90
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,990
    25th
    $46,930
    50th (median)
    $62,360
    75th
    $79,240
    90th
    $98,770

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 90% Median Food Service Managers salary is 10% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $89,220
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $84,180
    District of Columbia $80,040
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,620
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,200
    Ames, IA $76,740

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $76,150
    Financial Managers $116,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $96,220
    Education Administrators, Postsecondary $89,890
    Industrial Production Managers $102,760
    Social and Community Service Managers $59,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Waterloo, IA is $29.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Waterloo, IA is 4.5% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $44,990 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,930.