Food Service Managers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for food service managers is $44.35 an hour ($92,240 a year). About 4,310 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($69,390). Massachusetts ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.02 | $58,290 |
| 25% of workers | $35.31 | $73,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.35 | $92,240 |
| 75% of workers | $49.48 | $102,920 |
| 90% of workers | $62.50 | $129,990 |
Food Service Managers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $92,650 | 3,280 |
| Barnstable Town | $89,090 | 180 |
| Springfield | $85,410 | 180 |
| Worcester | $83,570 | 340 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $83,120 | 80 |
| Pittsfield | $80,590 | 70 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $134,360 |
| Managers, All Other | $182,950 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $267,290 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $128,430 |
| Construction Managers | $145,010 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $128,970 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $81,380 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $201,430 |
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