Food Service Managers pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,190 or more. The middle half of food service managers in Mayaguez earn between $34,250 and $43,090.
- $30K10th
- $34K25th
- $38KMedian
- $43K75th
- $70K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,770 | $3,814 | $22.00 |
| Median | $37,860 | $3,155 | $18.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,250 | $2,854 | $16.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,090 | $3,591 | $20.72 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Food Service Managers pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Food service managers in Mayaguez earn 12% less than the Puerto Rico average ($51,850) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($74,880). At the median the gap is -45% against the U.S. median of $69,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $45,770 | $37,860 | $30,410 | $70,190 | 70 |
| Puerto Rico | $51,850 | $42,230 | $36,890 | $81,100 | 830 |
| 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.
Is Mayaguez a good place for food service managers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Food Service Managers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 4th of 4 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($53,360).
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 Mayaguez: questions
How much do food service managers make an hour in Mayaguez?
$22.01 an hour on average, and $18.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level food service managers salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,250, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do food service managers earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% 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 Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.0%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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