Food Service Managers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for food service managers is $39.27 an hour ($81,680 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($69,390). District of Columbia ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.58 | $74,000 |
| 25% of workers | $35.70 | $74,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.27 | $81,680 |
| 75% of workers | $50.85 | $105,760 |
| 90% of workers | $64.73 | $134,630 |
Food Service Managers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $79,290 | 3,300 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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)
- 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $175,720 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $94,080 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $155,140 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $137,470 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $107,390 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $156,730 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $185,220 |
| Construction Managers | $126,430 |
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