Food Service Supervisor Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median food service supervisor in the Detroit area earns $38,570 a year ($18.54 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($44,080) and 2% above the Michigan median ($37,940). Half of the 13,540 food service supervisors there earn between $35,850 and $47,080.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,450 | $29,500 | $29,940 |
| 25th percentile | $35,850 | $34,480 | $35,980 |
| Median | $38,570 | $37,940 | $44,080 |
| 75th percentile | $47,080 | $47,000 | $54,570 |
| 90th percentile | $59,950 | $59,750 | $65,570 |
| Average | $42,930 | $42,050 | $46,180 |
| Jobs | 13,540 | 32,890 | 1,223,240 |
Detroit, MI ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food service supervisor pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($61,610).
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Check my payFood service supervisor pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $37,240
- Seattle, WA: $61,610
- San Jose, CA: $55,520
- Hartford, CT: $52,540
- Denver, CO: $52,520
- San Francisco, CA: $51,520
- Portland, OR: $48,900
- New York, NY: $48,690
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Fast Food Worker: $29,590
- Waiter: $37,490
- Restaurant Cook: $37,410
- Food Preparation Worker: $33,060
- Bartender: $36,780
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.