📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Food Service Managers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$65,246
per year
Median
$60,496
per year
Hourly
$31.37
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$40,071
25th Percentile — Junior$53,371
50th Percentile — Median$60,496
75th Percentile — Senior$83,296
90th Percentile — Top Earners$94,986
💡 Top-earning Food Service Managerss in Texas make up to $94,986 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$54.9k
2021
$56.9k
2022
$58.8k
2023
$60.9k
2024
$63.0k
2025
$65.2k
2026
📈 Food Service Managers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Food Service Managers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $63,289 -3.0% High
San Antonio $58,721 -10.0% High
Dallas $64,594 -1.0% High
Austin $70,466 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $62,636 -4.0% High
El Paso $53,502 -18.0% High
Arlington $63,289 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $56,764 -13.0% High
Plano $66,551 +2.0% High
Laredo $52,197 -20.0% High
Lubbock $53,502 -18.0% High
Garland $61,984 -5.0% High
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Food Service Managers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Food Service Managerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $65,246 per year, Texas's Food Service Managers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $40,071–$53,371, while experienced Food Service Managerss can command $83,296–$94,986.

Looking ahead, the Food Service Managers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ 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
  • The average Food Service Managers salary in Texas is $65,246 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $68,680.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Food Service Managerss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Food Service Managers employment.
  • At $65,246/year, Texas Food Service Managers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $68,680/year.