BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Texas

$41,100 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$19.76 per hour

▼ 11.0% below U.S. average44th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$41,100per year
Median$36,480per year
Hourly$19.76per hour
10th – 90th percentile$28,010 – $61,560per year

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation Pay Range in Texas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$28,010
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$29,830
  • 50th Percentile — Median$36,480
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$47,370
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$61,560

Half of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Texas earn more than $36,480. The top 10% make $61,560 or more, while entry-level workers start around $28,010.

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

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Texas ranks 44th of 51 states for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation pay, at $41,100 per year (11.0% below the U.S. average of $46,180).
  • 137,930 people work as First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Texas — 11.3% of all U.S. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.25: First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs are more concentrated in Texas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,010; the top 10% earn over $61,560.
  • Hourly equivalent: $19.76 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Washington at $61,990.
  • Among hospitality jobs in Texas, Chefs and Head Cooks pays the most ($59,350).

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation Job Market in Texas

Key factors affecting compensation

Texas's key industries are Energy, Technology, Healthcare, and its job market is rated strong. First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation here earn $41,100 on average, placing the state 44th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (U.S. = 1.00), a Texas salary of $41,100 is roughly equivalent to $43,263 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Iowa ($42,360), Nebraska ($42,170), Michigan ($42,050) 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 Texas?

The average First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation salary in Texas is $41,100 per year (median $36,480), which is 11.0% below the national average of $46,180.

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

Texas ranks 44th 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 Texas?

The lowest-paid 10% of First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation in Texas earn about $28,010 per year and the 25th percentile is $29,830.

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

About $19.76 per hour, based on the $41,100 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

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

BLS counts 137,930 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation jobs in Texas (OEWS May 2025).

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