Food Service Managers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for food service managers is $30.29 an hour ($63,010 a year). About 4,330 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Alabama ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.00 | $45,770 |
| 25% of workers | $27.44 | $57,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.29 | $63,010 |
| 75% of workers | $37.98 | $79,000 |
| 90% of workers | $46.85 | $97,450 |
Food Service Managers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | $66,240 | 560 |
| Birmingham | $65,230 | 1,130 |
| Mobile | $64,290 | 280 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $64,170 | 180 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $64,080 | 280 |
| Tuscaloosa | $62,130 | 240 |
| Montgomery | $62,060 | 370 |
| Decatur | $61,830 | 120 |
| Dothan | $61,640 | 150 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $60,950 | 140 |
| Gadsden | $59,270 | 80 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $58,910 | 100 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food service managers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 38,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $97,790 |
| Construction Managers | $96,960 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $162,350 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $100,030 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $58,240 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $97,480 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $72,310 |
| Managers, All Other | $135,890 |
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