First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary
- 10th pct
- $29,940
- Middle 50%
- $35,980–$54,570
- 90th pct
- $65,570
The BLS estimates 1,223,240 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $44,080 ($21.19 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 35-1012). Across 528 metros with published figures, medians range from $27,150 in Aguadilla, PR to $61,610 in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,223,240 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers earn the most
528 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,610 | 12,090 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $58,740 | 610 |
| Bellingham, WA | $58,520 | 600 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $58,260 | 2,720 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $57,870 | 340 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $56,800 | 700 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $56,600 | 970 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $56,260 | 710 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $55,950 | 930 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $55,690 | 300 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $48,690 | 61,060 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $46,970 | 41,640 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $37,730 | 39,780 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $36,410 | 31,290 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $42,650 | 30,180 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $39,240 | 28,580 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $45,500 | 24,770 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $47,580 | 19,650 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $44,990 | 17,380 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,090 | 16,410 |
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Questions
What is the median First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers salary in the U.S.?
$44,080 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $35,980–$54,570.
How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $21.19 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $17.30–$26.24 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $31.52. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($61,610), Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA ($58,740), Bellingham, WA ($58,520). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.