How much does a food service manager make in New Jersey?
$78,020a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in New Jersey. That is $37.51 an hour or $6,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.51
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,240Median: $78,020Highest 10%: $122,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,240 | $26.56 | |
| 25th | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| Median | $78,020 | $37.51 | |
| 75th | $101,100 | $48.59 | |
| 90th | $122,500 | $58.90 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $82,970 |
| Trenton, NJ | $80,420 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $80,080 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,070 |
| Allentown, PA | $66,570 |
| Vineland, NJ | $65,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 8. Colorado | $79,870 |
| 9. Minnesota | $79,820 |
| 10. California | $78,260 |
| 11. New Jersey | $78,020 |
| 12. Connecticut | $77,990 |
| 13. Vermont | $77,910 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $77,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.51 ($78,020 a year).
Do food service managers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $78,020 against $69,390 nationally, 12% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for food service manager pay?
New Jersey ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays food service managers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $82,970 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.