First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$36,480
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.54
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $44,080
State Rank
#46 of 51
137,930 employed here

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in Texas?

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers working in Texas earn a median salary of $36,480 per year, or about $17.54 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $44,080 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $28,010 while the top 10% make $61,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,830 and $47,370 a year.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,010$13.47
25th percentile (early career)$29,830$14.34
50th percentile (median)$36,480$17.54
75th percentile (experienced)$47,370$22.77
90th percentile (top earners)$61,560$29.60

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$59,400
2District of Columbia$57,170
3Connecticut$52,940
4Colorado$50,550
5Vermont$49,820

Working as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Texas

Nationally, about 1,223,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($36,480) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make in Texas?
The median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in Texas is $36,480 per year, or about $17.54 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,010 at the entry level to $61,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers about 17% less than the national median of $44,080. Texas ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,480 a year. About 137,930 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.