Food Service Managers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for food service managers is $37.51 an hour ($78,020 a year). About 6,360 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($69,390). New Jersey ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $26.56 | $55,240 |
| 25% of workers | $30.20 | $62,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.51 | $78,020 |
| 75% of workers | $48.59 | $101,070 |
| 90% of workers | $58.90 | $122,510 |
Food Service Managers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $80,420 | 270 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $80,080 | 670 |
| Vineland | $65,000 | 100 |
New Jersey 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)
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|---|---|
| Managers, All Other | $161,510 |
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| Natural Sciences Managers | $207,030 |
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| Social and Community Service Managers | $95,290 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $180,640 |
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