Food Service Managers pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,600 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Hickory earn between $58,670 and $82,350.
- $48K10th
- $59K25th
- $72KMedian
- $82K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,400 | $6,033 | $34.81 |
| Median | $72,140 | $6,012 | $34.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,670 | $4,889 | $28.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,350 | $6,862 | $39.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Food service managers in Hickory earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($76,550) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $72,400 | $72,140 | $47,940 | $96,600 | 260 |
| North Carolina | $76,550 | $74,080 | $51,780 | $104,060 | 9,420 |
| United States | $74,880 | $69,390 | $45,960 | $107,640 | 238,430 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Food Service Managers salary after taxes in Hickory
On the average salary of $72,400, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $57,383 a year, or $4,782 a month and $2,207 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $72,400 buys what about $81,821 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 11th of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($79,800).
- Charlotte$79,800
- Greensboro$78,460
- Durham$77,540
- Pinehurst$76,640
- Asheville$74,740
- Raleigh$74,510
- Greenville$74,050
- Fayetteville$72,970
- Wilmington$72,860
- Hickory$72,400
Highest-paying cities for food service managers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($104,480).
- Seattle, WA$104,480
- Kennewick, WA$104,110
- San Jose, CA$98,230
- Olympia, WA$97,450
- Napa, CA$96,840
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Food Service Managers salary in Hickory: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Hickory?
$34.81 an hour on average, and $34.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the food service managers take-home pay in Hickory?
About $57,383 a year ($4,782 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,400.
Do food service managers earn more in Hickory than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($74,880).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9051; area Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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