How much does a food service manager make in Virginia?
$71,230a year
Median yearly pay for food service managers in Virginia. That is $34.25 an hour or $5,936 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.25
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,970Median: $71,230Highest 10%: $103,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,970 | $24.50 | |
| 25th | $60,610 | $29.14 | |
| Median | $71,230 | $34.25 | |
| 75th | $83,110 | $39.96 | |
| 90th | $103,500 | $49.75 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $79,290 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $74,990 |
| Richmond, VA | $73,570 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $69,300 |
| Winchester, VA | $65,330 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $64,990 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $64,280 |
| Staunton, VA | $64,230 |
| Roanoke, VA | $62,520 |
| Kingsport, TN | $61,550 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $61,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food service managers.
| 19. North Dakota | $72,210 |
| 20. Montana | $72,140 |
| 21. Indiana | $71,430 |
| 22. Virginia | $71,230 |
| 23. Maine | $70,510 |
| 24. Kentucky | $70,410 |
| 25. Kansas | $70,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food service manager make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $34.25 ($71,230 a year).
Do food service managers make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $71,230 against $69,390 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Virginia rank for food service manager pay?
Virginia ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays food service managers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,290 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.