Food Service Managers pay in St. Louis

In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for food service managers is $30.99 an hour ($64,460 a year). About 1,260 people work in this job there.

$30.99Median hourly pay
$58,960–$76,840Middle half of workers, yearly
1,260People in this job in St. Louis (MO)

That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). It is 2% lower than the Missouri median ($65,520).

Pay range for food service managers in St. Louis (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.98$45,730
25% of workers$28.35$58,960
Half of workers (median)$30.99$64,460
75% of workers$36.94$76,840
90% of workers$50.32$104,660

Food Service Managers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kansas City$75,350900
Columbia$66,02080
St. Louis (this page)$64,4601,260
Springfield$63,460110
Joplin$62,04030

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)

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Architectural and Engineering Managers$162,660
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Other job titles for this job

Banquet DirectorBanquet ManagerCafe OperatorCafeteria DirectorCafeteria OperatorCatering CoordinatorCatering ManagerCDMCFPPChef ManagerDeli ManagerDining Service Director

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.