First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$61,990
- District of Columbia$57,770
- Connecticut$55,720
- Hawaii$54,400
- Rhode Island$53,800
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$35,830
- Arkansas$36,730
- Oklahoma$38,000
- Mississippi$39,180
- Kentucky$39,320
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $61,990 | $59,400 | $30 | +34.2% | 20,700 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $57,770 | $57,170 | $28 | +25.1% | 2,830 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $55,720 | $52,940 | $27 | +20.7% | 10,770 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $54,400 | $48,880 | $26 | +17.8% | 7,330 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $53,800 | $48,400 | $26 | +16.5% | 3,320 |
| 6 | Colorado | $53,710 | $50,550 | $26 | +16.3% | 25,510 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $52,910 | $49,710 | $25 | +14.6% | 3,840 |
| 8 | California | $52,810 | $46,980 | $25 | +14.4% | 130,190 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $52,600 | $46,600 | $25 | +13.9% | 23,220 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $52,400 | $48,420 | $25 | +13.5% | 27,750 |
| 11 | Vermont | $52,200 | $49,820 | $25 | +13% | 1,970 |
| 12 | Delaware | $52,160 | $48,120 | $25 | +12.9% | 4,030 |
| 13 | Maine | $50,620 | $47,990 | $24 | +9.6% | 3,740 |
| 14 | New York | $50,590 | $47,190 | $24 | +9.5% | 65,580 |
| 15 | Oregon | $50,370 | $46,950 | $24 | +9.1% | 16,880 |
| 16 | Alaska | $49,560 | $46,570 | $24 | +7.3% | 2,390 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $47,840 | $45,270 | $23 | +3.6% | 20,760 |
| 18 | Nevada | $46,880 | $44,030 | $23 | +1.5% | 14,230 |
| 19 | Virginia | $46,810 | $45,550 | $23 | +1.4% | 30,640 |
| 20 | Florida | $46,600 | $44,470 | $22 | +0.9% | 91,500 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $46,550 | $45,010 | $22 | +0.8% | 39,750 |
| 22 | Maryland | $46,460 | $42,450 | $22 | +0.6% | 20,150 |
| 23 | Indiana | $46,380 | $44,880 | $22 | +0.4% | 23,500 |
| 24 | Arizona | $46,350 | $40,550 | $22 | +0.4% | 21,450 |
| 25 | Montana | $46,280 | $44,010 | $22 | +0.2% | 4,650 |
| 26 | Illinois | $45,710 | $39,470 | $22 | -1% | 41,030 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $45,290 | $44,720 | $22 | -1.9% | 2,780 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $44,720 | $40,500 | $22 | -3.2% | 29,100 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $44,550 | $43,050 | $21 | -3.5% | 35,560 |
| 30 | Utah | $44,110 | $38,750 | $21 | -4.5% | 13,670 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $43,660 | $39,310 | $21 | -5.5% | 6,540 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $43,660 | $39,670 | $21 | -5.5% | 21,240 |
| 33 | Missouri | $43,250 | $37,400 | $21 | -6.3% | 21,650 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $43,030 | $38,520 | $21 | -6.8% | 20,120 |
| 35 | Kansas | $42,630 | $38,220 | $21 | -7.7% | 10,520 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $42,620 | $36,820 | $20 | -7.7% | 2,680 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $42,530 | $40,640 | $20 | -7.9% | 2,920 |
| 38 | Georgia | $42,510 | $38,600 | $20 | -7.9% | 48,420 |
| 39 | Idaho | $42,400 | $38,190 | $20 | -8.2% | 7,440 |
| 40 | Iowa | $42,360 | $38,760 | $20 | -8.3% | 11,400 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $42,170 | $39,230 | $20 | -8.7% | 7,840 |
| 42 | Michigan | $42,050 | $37,940 | $20 | -8.9% | 32,890 |
| 43 | Ohio | $41,680 | $37,340 | $20 | -9.7% | 51,990 |
| 44 | Texas | $41,100 | $36,480 | $20 | -11% | 137,930 |
| 45 | Alabama | $40,620 | $37,110 | $20 | -12% | 19,180 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $39,360 | $35,800 | $19 | -14.8% | 16,680 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $39,320 | $35,810 | $19 | -14.9% | 18,010 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $39,180 | $36,530 | $19 | -15.2% | 10,480 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $38,000 | $35,420 | $18 | -17.7% | 18,900 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $36,730 | $33,800 | $18 | -20.5% | 11,200 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $35,830 | $33,070 | $17 | -22.4% | 6,390 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 521 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,610 | $64,620 | 12,090 |
| 2 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $58,740 | $61,030 | 610 |
| 3 | Bellingham, WA | $58,520 | $59,780 | 600 |
| 4 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $58,260 | $57,990 | 2,720 |
| 5 | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $57,870 | $59,540 | 340 |
| 6 | Walla Walla, WA | $57,470 | $58,110 | 140 |
| 7 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $56,800 | $58,630 | 700 |
| 8 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $56,600 | $61,480 | 970 |
| 9 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $56,260 | $59,060 | 710 |
| 10 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $55,950 | $58,320 | 930 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $94,910 | $97,080 | 410 |
| 2 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $94,910 | $97,080 | 410 |
| 3 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $81,420 | $70,150 | 40 |
| 4 | Engineering Services | $81,420 | $70,150 | 40 |
| 5 | Elementary and Secondary Schools, State Government Owned | $75,840 | $66,940 | 260 |
| 6 | Sporting Goods Retailers | $64,420 | $63,710 | 110 |
| 7 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $64,010 | $63,840 | 450 |
| 8 | Animal Slaughtering and Processing | $63,790 | $61,950 | 130 |
| 9 | Automobile Dealers | $62,870 | $63,330 | 30 |
| 10 | Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Retailers | $62,700 | $62,500 | 130 |
| 11 | Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers | $62,590 | $62,020 | 140 |
| 12 | Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers | $62,590 | $62,020 | 140 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make in the U.S.?
The median first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers salary in the United States is $44,080 per year (mean $46,180), and about 80% earn between $29,940 and $65,570.
How much do first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $46,180 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers at $61,990 per year (median $59,400).
What is the job outlook for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers?
Employment is projected to change +6% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 183,900 openings per year.