How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make?
The median pay for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in the United States is $44,080 per year — about $21.19 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $29,940, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $65,570.
That is $17,310 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary range by percentile
Half of all First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers earn between $35,980 and $54,570 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,940 | $14.39 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $54,570 | $26.24 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $65,570 | $31.52 |
Highest-paying states for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers pay at $59,400 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($57,170) and Connecticut ($52,940). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $33,070 — a gap of $26,330 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $59,400 | $28.56 | +35% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $57,170 | $27.49 | +30% |
| 3 | Connecticut | $52,940 | $25.45 | +20% |
| 4 | Colorado | $50,550 | $24.30 | +15% |
| 5 | Vermont | $49,820 | $23.95 | +13% |
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 1,223,000 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $46,180 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
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