First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Georgia
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Georgia have a median of $38,600 a year, below the national $44,080 (−12%); the state ranks 36th of 51 states by median. That is 20% less than the median across all occupations in Georgia ($48,170). Among neighbouring states, North Carolina, Florida and Tennessee pay more (up to $45,010 in North Carolina) and South Carolina and Alabama pay less (down to $37,110 in Alabama). Georgia employs 48,420 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 9.90 per 1,000 jobs, the 6th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.26 means the occupation is more concentrated in Georgia than nationally.
Georgia vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Georgia | Hourly | $13.65 | $15.00 | $18.56 | $23.26 | $30.01 | $20.44 | 48,420 | 9.90 | 1.26 |
| Annual | $28,400 | $31,200 | $38,600 | $48,390 | $62,420 | $42,510 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.30 | $21.19 | $26.24 | $31.52 | $22.20 | 1,223,240 | – | – |
| Annual | $29,940 | $35,980 | $44,080 | $54,570 | $65,570 | $46,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 36th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 6th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.26
- Jobs per 1,000
- 9.90
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Georgia's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Georgia
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Georgia publish a row for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $21.00 | $43,680 | $29,360 | $65,800 | 2,180 | 11.01 | 1.40 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $18.87 | $39,240 | $28,490 | $63,160 | 28,580 | 9.89 | 1.26 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $18.85 | $39,220 | $29,110 | $62,290 | 2,520 | 9.38 | 1.19 |
| Rome, GA | $18.11 | $37,670 | $27,480 | $62,720 | 490 | 11.01 | 1.40 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons, GA | $17.98 | $37,400 | $27,370 | $65,750 | 630 | 13.48 | 1.71 |
| Gainesville, GA | $17.92 | $37,270 | $28,780 | $61,940 | 870 | 8.35 | 1.06 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $17.85 | $37,120 | $28,360 | $59,690 | 2,360 | 10.17 | 1.29 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $17.82 | $37,060 | $27,210 | $60,100 | 1,140 | 11.90 | 1.51 |
| Macon-Bibb County, GA | $17.47 | $36,340 | $27,330 | $59,420 | 980 | 10.31 | 1.31 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $17.40 | $36,200 | $28,020 | $61,020 | 910 | 11.99 | 1.52 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $17.39 | $36,180 | $27,030 | $57,430 | 1,440 | 12.38 | 1.57 |
| Dalton, GA | $17.24 | $35,850 | $27,560 | $57,910 | 490 | 7.45 | 0.95 |
| Hinesville, GA | $17.04 | $35,440 | $28,150 | $58,240 | 300 | 14.88 | 1.89 |
| Albany, GA | $16.75 | $34,840 | $26,920 | $56,490 | 590 | 10.17 | 1.29 |
| Valdosta, GA | $16.66 | $34,650 | $27,020 | $59,640 | 700 | 12.91 | 1.64 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $17.75 | $36,920 | $27,990 | $59,200 | 2,150 | 11.47 | 1.46 |
| South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $17.57 | $36,550 | $27,710 | $57,110 | 2,040 | 10.63 | 1.35 |
| East Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $17.48 | $36,360 | $27,710 | $58,800 | 970 | 10.92 | 1.39 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $17.10 | $35,570 | $27,860 | $54,900 | 1,610 | 11.61 | 1.48 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $18.56 | $38,600 | 48,420 | 1.26 |
| Alabama | $17.84 | $37,110 | 19,180 | 1.15 |
| Florida | $21.38 | $44,470 | 91,500 | 1.17 |
| North Carolina | $21.64 | $45,010 | 39,750 | 1.02 |
| South Carolina | $18.52 | $38,520 | 20,120 | 1.11 |
| Tennessee | $19.47 | $40,500 | 29,100 | 1.13 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (every state ranked) and the Georgia wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Georgia estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.