📍 Texas Programs from 1 day to 6 months📈 Steady demand across the United States

Food Service Manager salary in Texas

A strong career option in Texas — with programs that take 1 day to 6 months to complete.

Median pay · May 2025

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$60,770/ yr

$5,064 / mo · $29.22 / hr

Pay by experience

Entry

$43,306

Median

$60,770

Experienced

$98,571

Demand

Moderate

Program length

1 day to 6 months

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Job demand & outlook

Steady demand across the United States

Moderate demand

Source: BLS Employment Projections

Where this career can take you

A clear progression path, with real salary growth at each step

  • State Certificate$50,559
  • Professional Certification / Diploma$53,771
  • Professional Certification / Bootcamp$88,192
  • Associate Degree$80,408

Is this career change worth it?

A simple look at what it costs vs what you gain

What it typically costs

  • Average training cost
  • Time to complete1 day to 6 months
  • Credential earned

What you get back

  • Starting salary$43,306
  • Median salary$60,770
  • Experienced salary$98,571

Many career changers recoup their certification cost within the first few months of working in their new role.

How to become a Food Service Manager in Texas

A clear path from where you are to where you want to be

1

Find a Food Service Manager program in Texas

Browse certified training programs. Most Food Service Manager tracks complete in 1 day to 6 months.

2

Earn your certification

Complete coursework, finish required clinical or lab hours, and pass the exam required for a certification in Texas.

3

Get hired in Texas

With roughly thousands of Food Service Manager openings each year nationwide, graduates often find employment within 30–90 days in Texas.

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Frequently asked questions

The median salary for a Food Service Manager in Texas is $60,770 per year, which is $29.22 per hour. Entry level positions typically start around $43,306 while experienced Food Service Managers can earn up to $98,571 annually.

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