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Job outlook for dietary supervisors in the United States
Dietary supervisor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dietary supervisor job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 32,300 new jobs for dietary supervisors are projected over the next decade.
Dietary supervisor salaries have increased 10% for dietary supervisors in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,138 dietary supervisors currently employed in the United States.
There are 14,204 active dietary supervisor job openings in the US.
The average dietary supervisor salary is $38,614.
Are dietary supervisor jobs in demand?
Dietary supervisor job and salary trends over time
Dietary supervisor jobs over time
Dietary supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,138 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 8,888 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,227 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,688 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,284 | 0.00% |
Average dietary supervisor salary over time
Dietary supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,614 | $18.56 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $37,307 | $17.94 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $36,246 | $17.43 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $35,699 | $17.16 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $35,163 | $16.91 | +3.8% |
Dietary supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for dietary supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 88 | 7% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 368 | 6% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 182 | 6% |
| 4 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 177 | 6% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 40 | 6% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 484 | 4% |
| 7 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 252 | 4% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 227 | 4% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 175 | 4% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 82 | 4% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 53 | 4% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 31 | 4% |
| 13 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 540 | 3% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 355 | 3% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 290 | 3% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 235 | 3% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 226 | 3% |
| 18 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 186 | 3% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 88 | 3% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 25 | 3% |
Most common cities for dietary supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | 1 | 4% | $31,288 |
| 2 | Haverstraw | 1 | 3% | $42,976 |
| 3 | Anderson | 1 | 2% | $37,483 |
| 4 | Irvington | 1 | 2% | $47,539 |
| 5 | Kalamazoo | 1 | 1% | $37,266 |
| 6 | New York | 9 | 0% | $43,105 |
| 7 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $34,205 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $37,650 |
| 9 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $41,413 |
| 10 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $47,940 |
| 11 | Hempstead | 1 | 0% | $43,182 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $38,373 |
Dietary Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of dietary supervisor experts
The University of Mississippi
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Director, Center for Health and Sports PerformanceThe University of Mississippi
Department of Nutrition & Hospitality Management
What skills stand out on Dietary Supervisor resumes?
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.: Volunteer or paid experience in a health-related or food service field; knowledge of general nutrition, food allergies, texture modifications, special diets, factors that impact dietary intake, i.e., economic, environmental (access), social (living arrangements), etc.
What skills will help Dietary Supervisors earn the most?
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.: Lifelong learning to advance knowledge/skills; good work ethic, team approach (patient-centric)