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Cafeteria Manager salary
Average cafeteria manager salary
$15.62
How much does a cafeteria manager make?
The average cafeteria manager salary in the United States is $32,485. Cafeteria manager salaries typically range between $21,000 and $48,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for cafeteria managers is $15.62 per hour.
Cafeteria manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Cafeteria managers earn the highest average salary in Rhode Island.
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Where can a Cafeteria Manager earn more?
Cafeteria Manager salary estimates from across the web
Average cafeteria manager salary by state
Highest paying states for cafeteria managers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $34,076 | $16.38 |
| 2 | Indiana | $32,298 | $15.53 |
| 3 | Maine | $38,718 | $18.61 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $35,749 | $17.19 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $39,196 | $18.84 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $39,809 | $19.14 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $39,584 | $19.03 |
| 8 | Washington | $36,584 | $17.59 |
| 9 | Nevada | $34,868 | $16.76 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $35,689 | $17.16 |
| 11 | Alabama | $30,905 | $14.86 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $36,178 | $17.39 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $32,454 | $15.60 |
| 14 | Michigan | $29,840 | $14.35 |
| 15 | Vermont | $35,489 | $17.06 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $30,321 | $14.58 |
| 17 | New York | $35,249 | $16.95 |
| 18 | Illinois | $31,778 | $15.28 |
| 19 | Utah | $30,654 | $14.74 |
| 20 | Ohio | $28,776 | $13.83 |
| 21 | California | $35,960 | $17.29 |
| 22 | Idaho | $31,180 | $14.99 |
| 23 | Missouri | $30,006 | $14.43 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $37,545 | $18.05 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $28,945 | $13.92 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $29,101 | $13.99 |
| 27 | Iowa | $29,517 | $14.19 |
| 28 | Delaware | $32,828 | $15.78 |
| 29 | Maryland | $32,535 | $15.64 |
| 30 | Alaska | $31,935 | $15.35 |
| 31 | Arizona | $30,847 | $14.83 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $29,222 | $14.05 |
| 33 | Georgia | $28,095 | $13.51 |
| 34 | Colorado | $30,484 | $14.66 |
| 35 | Oregon | $31,935 | $15.35 |
| 36 | Virginia | $30,243 | $14.54 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $29,207 | $14.04 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $25,683 | $12.35 |
| 39 | Texas | $27,459 | $13.20 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $29,211 | $14.04 |
| 41 | Montana | $27,941 | $13.43 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $25,953 | $12.48 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $25,603 | $12.31 |
| 44 | District of Columbia | $31,844 | $15.31 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $25,693 | $12.35 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $24,868 | $11.96 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $25,321 | $12.17 |
| 48 | Kansas | $24,936 | $11.99 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $23,711 | $11.40 |
| 50 | Florida | $24,966 | $12.00 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $26,683 | $12.83 |
Highest paying cities for cafeteria managers
The highest-paying cities for cafeteria managers are Waterbury, CT, Redding, CA, and Boston, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterbury, CT | $36,290 | $17.45 |
| 2 | Redding, CA | $36,238 | $17.42 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $35,721 | $17.17 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $34,612 | $16.64 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $32,767 | $15.75 |
| 6 | Birmingham, AL | $31,009 | $14.91 |
| 7 | Orem, UT | $30,598 | $14.71 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $30,515 | $14.67 |
| 9 | Sierra Vista, AZ | $30,317 | $14.58 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO | $30,235 | $14.54 |
| 11 | New Orleans, LA | $28,721 | $13.81 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $27,640 | $13.29 |
| 13 | Edmond, OK | $25,692 | $12.35 |
| 14 | Wake Forest, NC | $25,604 | $12.31 |
| 15 | Jonesboro, AR | $25,560 | $12.29 |
| 16 | Jacksonville, FL | $25,007 | $12.02 |
| 17 | Kansas City, KS | $24,937 | $11.99 |
| 18 | Memphis, TN | $23,730 | $11.41 |
Cafeteria Manager salary details
A cafeteria manager's salary ranges from $21,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a cafeteria manager's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $32,485 | $2,707 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Highest paying cafeteria manager jobs
The highest paying types of cafeteria managers are manager, food service director, and banquet manager.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food Service Director | $53,939 | $4,495 | $25.93 | 136,337 |
| Shift Lead Manager | $34,547 | $2,879 | $16.61 | 274,021 |
| Food Manager | $37,654 | $3,138 | $18.10 | 276,643 |
| Kitchen Manager | $50,448 | $4,204 | $24.25 | 151,781 |
| Restaurant Manager | $52,202 | $4,350 | $25.10 | 225,340 |
| Food And Beverage Manager | $53,013 | $4,418 | $25.49 | 159,775 |
Which companies pay cafeteria managers the most?
Cafeteria manager salaries at Boston Public Schools and Union County Public Schools are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average cafeteria manager salary at companies like Fayette County Public Schools and Ingles Markets are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston Public Schools | $70,073 | $33.69 |
| 2 | Union County Public Schools | $36,043 | $17.33 |
| 3 | Fayette County Public Schools | $34,598 | $16.63 |
| 4 | Ingles Markets | $34,361 | $16.52 |
| 5 | Buena Vista University | $34,094 | $16.39 |
| 6 | Hemet Unified School District | $33,275 | $16.00 |
| 7 | Archdiocese Of San Antonio | $32,493 | $15.62 |
| 8 | Kelly Services | $32,376 | $15.57 |
| 9 | Universal Health Services | $31,721 | $15.25 |
| 10 | SLA Management | $31,317 | $15.06 |
| 11 | Archdiocese of Indianapolis | $30,744 | $14.78 |
| 12 | Taher, Inc. Professional Food Service Management | $30,453 | $14.64 |
| 13 | Moorpark Unified School District | $29,846 | $14.35 |
| 14 | Wentzville R Iv School District | $29,645 | $14.25 |
| 15 | Aramark | $29,584 | $14.22 |
| 16 | Vista Unified | $28,833 | $13.86 |
| 17 | Barber National Institute | $28,748 | $13.82 |
| 18 | Tolleson Union High School District | $28,155 | $13.54 |
| 19 | Five Star Gourmet Foods | $27,885 | $13.41 |
| 20 | Bedford County Public Schools | $27,802 | $13.37 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Cafeteria Manager salary by industry
The average cafeteria manager salary varies across industries:
- The average cafeteria manager salary in the hospitality industry is $32,241, the highest of any industry.
- The average cafeteria manager salary in the finance industry is $31,881.
- Cafeteria managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $29,238, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for cafeteria managers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hospitality | $32,241 | $15.50 |
| 2 | Education | $31,881 | $15.33 |
| 3 | Non Profits | $30,089 | $14.47 |
| 4 | Retail | $29,238 | $14.06 |
High Paying Cafeteria Manager Jobs
Cafeteria Manager salary trends
The average cafeteria manager salary has risen by $4,868 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average cafeteria manager earned $27,617 annually, but today, they earn $32,485 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for cafeteria managers over the last decade.
Compare cafeteria manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average cafeteria manager salary over time
Compare cafeteria manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Cafeteria Manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,500 | $15.62 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $31,800 | $15.27 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $31,100 | $14.97 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $29,900 | $14.36 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $29,200 | $14.03 | +4.2% |
Recently added cafeteria manager salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manpower | Manager-School Cafeteria | Fayetteville, NC | 12/14/2024 | $31,305 |
| Anchorage School District | Elementary School Cafeteria Manager II | Nome, AK | 12/13/2024 | $35,604 |
| Glendale Union High School District 205 | Cafeteria Manager | Pine, AZ | 12/13/2024 | $37,003 |
| Somers Public Schools | Lead Cafeteria Manager | Noank, CT | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Brenham Independent School District | Cafeteria Manager-Junior High | Nome, TX | 12/13/2024 | $38,484 |
| Greenwood Community Schools | Substitute Cafeteria Staff | Hope, IN | 12/13/2024 | $32,536 |
| Joshua ISD | Cafeteria Manager-Elementary | Nome, TX | 12/13/2024 | $42,116 |
| Wentzville R-IV School District | Cafeteria Manager | Noel, MO | 12/13/2024 | $33,392 |
| Alaska Teachers and Personnel | Elementary School Cafeteria Manager II | Nome, AK | 12/13/2024 | $35,604 |
| Alaska Teacher Placement | Elementary School Cafeteria Manager II | Nome, AK | 12/13/2024 | $35,604 |
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