BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Ohio

$41,680 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$20.04 per hour

▼ 9.7% below U.S. average43rd of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$41,680per year
Median$37,340per year
Hourly$20.04per hour
10th – 90th percentile$29,750 – $58,660per year

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation Pay Range in Ohio

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$29,750
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$35,220
  • 50th Percentile — Median$37,340
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$46,400
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$58,660

Half of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Ohio earn more than $37,340. The top 10% make $58,660 or more, while entry-level workers start around $29,750.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Ohio: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Ohio ranks 43rd of 51 states for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation pay, at $41,680 per year (9.7% below the U.S. average of $46,180).
  • 51,990 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Ohio — 4.3% of all U.S. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.19: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs are more concentrated in Ohio than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,750; the top 10% earn over $58,660.
  • Hourly equivalent: $20.04 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $61,990.
  • Among hospitality jobs in Ohio, Chefs and Head Cooks pays the most ($61,220).

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation Job Market in Ohio

Key factors affecting compensation

Ohio's key industries are Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, and its job market is rated moderate. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation here earn $41,680 on average, placing the state 43rd nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.88 (U.S. = 1.00), a Ohio salary of $41,680 is roughly equivalent to $47,364 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Idaho ($42,400), Iowa ($42,360), Nebraska ($42,170) are the closest alternatives for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation salary in Ohio?

The average First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation salary in Ohio is $41,680 per year (median $37,340), which is 9.7% below the national average of $46,180.

How does Ohio rank for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation pay?

Ohio ranks 43rd out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Washington ($61,990/yr).

How much do entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation make in Ohio?

The lowest-paid 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Ohio earn about $29,750 per year and the 25th percentile is $35,220.

How much do First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation make per hour in Ohio?

About $20.04 per hour, based on the $41,680 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation work in Ohio?

BLS counts 51,990 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs in Ohio (OEWS May 2025).

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