Food Service Manager Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Food Service Managers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$60,770
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.22
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $69,390
State Rank
#46 of 51
25,990 employed here

How much does a Food Service Manager make in Texas?

A Food Service Manager working in Texas earns a median salary of $60,770 per year, or about $29.22 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $69,390 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $43,310 while the top 10% make $98,570 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,750 and $75,800 a year.

Food Service Manager salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$43,310$20.82
25th percentile (early career)$48,750$23.44
50th percentile (median)$60,770$29.22
75th percentile (experienced)$75,800$36.44
90th percentile (top earners)$98,570$47.39

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories for Food Service Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$95,190
2Massachusetts$92,240
3Hawaii$87,800
4New York$84,200
5Rhode Island$82,850

Working as a Food Service Manager in Texas

Nationally, about 238,000 people work as Food Service Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($60,770) 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 does a Food Service Manager make in Texas?
The median Food Service Manager salary in Texas is $60,770 per year, or about $29.22 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,310 at the entry level to $98,570 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Food Service Managers about 12% less than the national median of $69,390. Texas ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Food Service Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $60,770 a year. About 25,990 Food Service Managers 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.