Food Service Managers pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for food service managers is $31.50 an hour ($65,530 a year). About 2,100 people work in this job there.

$31.50Median hourly pay
$55,690–$77,870Middle half of workers, yearly
2,100People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($69,390). It is about the same as the Pennsylvania median ($64,750).

Pay range for food service managers in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.12$35,600
25% of workers$26.77$55,690
Half of workers (median)$31.50$65,530
75% of workers$37.44$77,870
90% of workers$45.17$93,950

Food Service Managers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$75,0704,740
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$66,570690
Pittsburgh (this page)$65,5302,100
York-Hanover$64,050350
Lancaster$63,990420
Reading$63,750270
Harrisburg-Carlisle$62,660630
Lebanon$61,93090
Gettysburg$61,60090
State College$61,380170
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$61,110500
Erie$60,330240
Altoona$59,720120
Williamsport$58,75090
Chambersburg$58,510110
Johnstown$57,10070

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 Pittsburgh (PA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Medical and Health Services Managers$101,570
Managers, All Other$130,750
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105,700
Architectural and Engineering Managers$161,720
Social and Community Service Managers$74,170
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$98,320
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$64,800
Construction Managers$103,420

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.