Food Service Managers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for food service managers is $45.77 an hour ($95,190 a year). About 1,180 people work in this job there.
That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($69,390). Washington ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food service managers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.81 | $68,240 |
| 25% of workers | $38.18 | $79,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.77 | $95,190 |
| 75% of workers | $53.39 | $111,050 |
| 90% of workers | $66.45 | $138,210 |
Food Service Managers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $98,800 | 760 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $94,890 | 30 |
| Bellingham | $93,610 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $86,630 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $83,480 | 90 |
| Yakima | $77,250 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 | $164,160 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $145,290 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $166,590 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $189,680 |
| Construction Managers | $155,070 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $103,000 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $119,320 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $182,480 |
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