Food Service Managers Salary in Western North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $69,130 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.23
10th percentile $49,450
90th percentile $102,310
Employed locally 420
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,450
    25th
    $55,300
    50th (median)
    $69,130
    75th
    $84,360
    90th
    $102,310

    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 Western North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $77,380
    Construction Managers $98,850
    Medical and Health Services Managers $98,180
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,070
    Managers, All Other $93,620
    Industrial Production Managers $106,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Service Managers make per hour in Western North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Western North Carolina is $33.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.00 or more per hour.

    Is Western North Carolina above or below average for Food Service Managers salaries?

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Western North Carolina is 5.8% above 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 Western North Carolina?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $49,450 per year in Western North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,300.