First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Pennsylvania have a median of $43,050 a year, below the national $44,080 (−2%); the state ranks 25th of 51 states by median. That is 13% less than the median across all occupations in Pennsylvania ($49,690). Among neighbouring states, New Jersey, Delaware and New York pay more (up to $48,420 in New Jersey) and Maryland, Ohio and West Virginia pay less (down to $33,070 in West Virginia). Pennsylvania employs 35,560 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 5.86 per 1,000 jobs, the 9th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.75 means it is less common in Pennsylvania than nationally.
Pennsylvania vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Pennsylvania | Hourly | $14.20 | $17.32 | $20.70 | $23.88 | $29.70 | $21.42 | 35,560 | 5.86 | 0.75 |
| Annual | $29,530 | $36,020 | $43,050 | $49,680 | $61,780 | $44,550 | ||||
| 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
- 25th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 9th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.75
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.86
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Pennsylvania'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 Pennsylvania
16 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Pennsylvania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $22.39 | $46,580 | $34,010 | $69,020 | 16,380 | 5.65 | 0.72 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $21.05 | $43,780 | $31,200 | $62,380 | 2,230 | 5.92 | 0.75 |
| Lancaster, PA | $20.79 | $43,250 | $29,200 | $62,720 | 1,420 | 5.63 | 0.72 |
| State College, PA | $20.44 | $42,500 | $29,090 | $63,260 | 530 | 7.66 | 0.97 |
| Lebanon, PA | $19.61 | $40,780 | $29,010 | $59,410 | 310 | 5.84 | 0.74 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $19.48 | $40,530 | $30,770 | $61,500 | 9,180 | 8.24 | 1.05 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $19.23 | $40,000 | $28,490 | $58,250 | 210 | 6.72 | 0.85 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $19.21 | $39,950 | $29,450 | $60,940 | 1,780 | 5.31 | 0.67 |
| Reading, PA | $19.14 | $39,800 | $29,340 | $59,530 | 920 | 5.28 | 0.67 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $19.04 | $39,600 | $29,100 | $59,340 | 1,060 | 5.79 | 0.74 |
| Williamsport, PA | $18.75 | $39,000 | $28,460 | $59,190 | 350 | 7.14 | 0.91 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $18.67 | $38,830 | $28,770 | $59,210 | 1,580 | 6.18 | 0.79 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $18.30 | $38,060 | $28,400 | $59,360 | 360 | 5.99 | 0.76 |
| Erie, PA | $18.26 | $37,980 | $28,290 | $57,080 | 910 | 7.51 | 0.95 |
| Altoona, PA | $17.35 | $36,090 | $27,540 | $54,060 | 410 | 6.97 | 0.89 |
| Johnstown, PA | $16.52 | $34,360 | $23,340 | $54,480 | 360 | 7.58 | 0.96 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $18.89 | $39,290 | $28,120 | $58,650 | 1,020 | 7.91 | 1.01 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $18.49 | $38,450 | $28,020 | $63,460 | 1,150 | 8.21 | 1.04 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $18.23 | $37,920 | $28,250 | $58,650 | 1,400 | 7.48 | 0.95 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $18.18 | $37,810 | $27,110 | $59,630 | 1,080 | 7.23 | 0.92 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $20.70 | $43,050 | 35,560 | 0.75 |
| Delaware | $23.13 | $48,120 | 4,030 | 1.06 |
| Maryland | $20.41 | $42,450 | 20,150 | 0.93 |
| New Jersey | $23.28 | $48,420 | 27,750 | 0.82 |
| New York | $22.69 | $47,190 | 65,580 | 0.86 |
| Ohio | $17.95 | $37,340 | 51,990 | 1.19 |
| West Virginia | $15.90 | $33,070 | 6,390 | 1.16 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (every state ranked) and the Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.