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Job outlook for dairy managers in the United States
Dairy manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dairy manager job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 32,300 new jobs for dairy managers are projected over the next decade.
Dairy manager salaries have increased 11% for dairy managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,795 dairy managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 89,317 active dairy manager job openings in the US.
The average dairy manager salary is $32,417.
Are dairy manager jobs in demand?
Dairy manager job and salary trends over time
Dairy manager jobs over time
Dairy manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,795 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,545 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,171 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,943 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,797 | 0.00% |
Average dairy manager salary over time
Dairy manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,417 | $15.59 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $31,690 | $15.24 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $31,071 | $14.94 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $29,805 | $14.33 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $29,112 | $14.00 | +4.4% |
Dairy manager jobs by state
Most common states for dairy managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 136 | 20% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,497 | 18% |
| 3 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 813 | 16% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 163 | 16% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 155 | 16% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,749 | 15% |
| 7 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,558 | 15% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,028 | 15% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 852 | 15% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 918 | 14% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 853 | 14% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 787 | 14% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 642 | 14% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 405 | 14% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 781 | 13% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 233 | 13% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 73 | 13% |
| 18 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,274 | 12% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 885 | 12% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 361 | 12% |
Most common cities for dairy managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canton | 6 | 23% | $30,525 |
| 2 | Dubuque | 2 | 3% | $34,106 |
| 3 | Brighton | 1 | 3% | $30,660 |
| 4 | Cedar City | 1 | 3% | $31,808 |
| 5 | Rochester | 2 | 2% | $37,117 |
| 6 | Castle Rock | 1 | 2% | $30,512 |
| 7 | Joplin | 1 | 2% | $28,917 |
| 8 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $30,583 |
| 9 | Chandler | 2 | 1% | $30,839 |
| 10 | Beaumont | 1 | 1% | $28,631 |
| 11 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $28,660 |
| 12 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $30,608 |
| 13 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $30,978 |
Dairy Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of dairy manager experts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Indianapolis
Faulkner University
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What Dairy Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
Dr. Gaoming Zhang
Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Leadership & Educational StudiesUniversity of Indianapolis
Department of Leadership & Educational Studies, School of Education
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Dairy Manager job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Gaoming Zhang: Teacher shortage. We have heard the term of teacher shortage for a while. But this year the pandemic has intensified this long standing shortage to crisis levels. Thousands of teachers are needed during the pandemic, to keep schools open (in-person and virtual learning).
- An increasing need for people with experiences/knowledge of online/hybrid/virtual learning. For decades technology has been viewed as a supplemental tool (or in some people's mind a disruption) in teaching and learning. Not any more. How to design content/curriculum that can be delivered online? How to accommodate learners with special needs in an online environment? How to promote learners' engagement in an online/hybrid environment? These are all great opportunities and challenges unfolded for beginning teachers in such a highly changing environment nowadays.
Steve Wages Ph.D.
Director, Cloverdale Center for Youth and FamilyFaulkner University
Cloverdale Center for Youth & Family
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Dairy Manager job market given the pandemic?
Steve Wages Ph.D.: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the pre-pandemic projections for employment of mental health counselors, including pastoral counselors, for 2019-2020 were very strong with growth being much faster than the average for all occupations. A recent report by the Barna Research Group compared pre-pandemic levels of relational, mental, and emotional health to the results of surveys of relational health, stress, and anxiety associated with the coronavirus, political, and racial tensions.
As expected, relational, emotional, and mental health struggles have been greatly amplified which will only serve to increase the need or demand for the services provided by pastoral counselors. However, it has also been reported that urban churches are experiencing a 15-25% decline in giving with rural churches reporting even greater declines. Consequently, budgets are being streamlined for sustainability which will likely have a negative impact on the hiring of pastoral counselors, at least full-time, in this employment sector. Because the need for pastoral counseling is so great, graduates should think strategically about how they market their services.
For example, my church community cannot afford a full-time pastoral counselor, but is looking to contract with a group in private practice who are serving the needs of multiple congregations. Graduates may need to look at joining such a group of pastoral counselors who provide counseling services on a contract basis. Further, I believe the economic stimulus may create additional jobs in other employment sectors for pastoral counselors.
What skills stand out on Dairy Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.