Food Service Managers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for food service managers is $31.13 an hour ($64,750 a year). About 10,530 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). Pennsylvania ranks 35th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.11 | $43,900 |
| 25% of workers | $26.77 | $55,690 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.13 | $64,750 |
| 75% of workers | $37.61 | $78,220 |
| 90% of workers | $45.51 | $94,660 |
Food Service Managers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $75,070 | 4,740 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $66,570 | 690 |
| Pittsburgh | $65,530 | 2,100 |
| York-Hanover | $64,050 | 350 |
| Lancaster | $63,990 | 420 |
| Reading | $63,750 | 270 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $62,660 | 630 |
| Lebanon | $61,930 | 90 |
| Gettysburg | $61,600 | 90 |
| State College | $61,380 | 170 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $61,110 | 500 |
| Erie | $60,330 | 240 |
| Altoona | $59,720 | 120 |
| Williamsport | $58,750 | 90 |
| Chambersburg | $58,510 | 110 |
| Johnstown | $57,100 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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)
- 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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $103,670 |
| Managers, All Other | $131,600 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $118,710 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $75,280 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $164,690 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $65,680 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $103,740 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $137,900 |
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