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Job outlook for fast food restaurant managers in the United States
Are fast food restaurant manager jobs in demand?
Yes, fast food restaurant manager jobs are in demand. Fast food restaurant manager demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Fast food restaurant manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of fast food restaurant manager jobs and the average fast food restaurant manager salary over time.
Fast food restaurant manager jobs over time
Fast food restaurant manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 102 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 95 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 114 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 106 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 101 | 0.00% |
Average fast food restaurant manager salary over time
Fast food restaurant manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,445 | $20.89 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $42,470 | $20.42 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $41,641 | $20.02 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $39,944 | $19.20 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $39,015 | $18.76 | +4.4% |
Fast food restaurant manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of fast food restaurant manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where fast food restaurant managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for fast food restaurant managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 3,050 | 30% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 869 | 28% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 294 | 28% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 160 | 28% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,689 | 26% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,174 | 26% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,308 | 26% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 760 | 26% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 253 | 26% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,553 | 25% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,536 | 23% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,302 | 23% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,038 | 23% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 200 | 23% |
| 15 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 6,322 | 22% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,834 | 22% |
| 17 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,568 | 22% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,325 | 22% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 417 | 22% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 404 | 22% |
Most common cities for fast food restaurant managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gurnee | 2 | 6% | $46,642 |
| 2 | Valrico | 2 | 6% | $35,126 |
| 3 | Bradenton | 2 | 4% | $35,105 |
| 4 | Sarasota | 2 | 4% | $35,081 |
| 5 | Bolingbrook | 2 | 3% | $45,821 |
| 6 | Des Plaines | 2 | 3% | $46,286 |
| 7 | Bloomington | 2 | 2% | $42,109 |
| 8 | Brandon | 2 | 2% | $35,129 |
| 9 | Cicero | 2 | 2% | $46,182 |
| 10 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $42,265 |
| 11 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $51,700 |
| 12 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $42,239 |