Food Service Managers pay in Ohio

In Ohio, the median pay for food service managers is $30.28 an hour ($62,980 a year). About 8,570 people work in this job there.

$30.28Median hourly pay
$54,990–$76,400Middle half of workers, yearly
8,570People in this job in Ohio

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Ohio ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for food service managers in Ohio

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.00$43,680
25% of workers$26.44$54,990
Half of workers (median)$30.28$62,980
75% of workers$36.73$76,400
90% of workers$46.00$95,670

Food Service Managers pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati$64,3201,760
Cleveland$63,6901,310
Columbus$63,4202,060
Akron$62,970440
Lima$62,65070
Sandusky$62,580130
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$62,380690
Mansfield$62,04060
Canton-Massillon$59,960190
Toledo$59,910600
Youngstown-Warren$59,550320
Springfield$58,89060

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)
  • 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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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.