Food Service Managers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $57,430 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.61
10th percentile $35,770
90th percentile $79,160
Employed locally 120
National median $65,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,770
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $57,430
    75th
    $62,650
    90th
    $79,160

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Service Managers salary vs area income 98% Median Food Service Managers salary is 2% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,620
    Winchester, VA-WV $62,860
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $59,150
    Morgantown, WV $53,150
    Charleston, WV $50,920
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $50,110

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $75,770
    Financial Managers $102,880
    Managers, All Other $126,250
    Medical and Health Services Managers $95,690
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $81,230
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $60,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Food Service Managers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $27.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Food Service Managers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 12.1% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Food Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $35,770 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.