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Do you want to become a director of food and beverage at Holiday Inn City Center, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for directors of food and beverage that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for directors of food and beverage. We found that North Carolina is the best state in the nation for directors of food and beverage, and people in Carson City earn the most in the field.
In order to get you the best states for directors of food and beverage, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a director of food and beverage, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for directors of food and beverage in 2026
1. North Carolina
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 1,812 Average annual salary: $95,115 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
2. Nevada
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 275 Average annual salary: $105,074 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
3. Mississippi
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 647 Average annual salary: $89,251 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 2.05
4. West Virginia
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 223 Average annual salary: $91,151 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
5. Rhode Island
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 115 Average annual salary: $104,944 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.64
6. Massachusetts
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 1,021 Average annual salary: $103,499 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.75
7. New York
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 1,509 Average annual salary: $102,198 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
8. Connecticut
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 364 Average annual salary: $103,286 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
9. Pennsylvania
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 1,691 Average annual salary: $88,668 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. Delaware
Total director of food and beverage jobs: 146 Average annual salary: $96,407 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a director of food and beverage
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Detailed list of the best states for a director of food and beverage
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $95,115 | $67,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,812 |
| 2 | Nevada | $105,074 | $70,000 | 2,998,039 | 275 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $89,251 | $61,000 | 2,984,100 | 647 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $91,151 | $63,000 | 1,815,857 | 223 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $104,944 | $72,000 | 1,059,639 | 115 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $103,499 | $70,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,021 |
| 7 | New York | $102,198 | $70,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,509 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $103,286 | $71,000 | 3,588,184 | 364 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $88,668 | $61,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,691 |
| 10 | Delaware | $96,407 | $67,000 | 961,939 | 146 |
| 11 | California | $101,895 | $68,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,565 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $96,860 | $67,000 | 9,005,644 | 948 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $82,251 | $57,000 | 6,715,984 | 977 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $98,177 | $66,000 | 1,342,795 | 171 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $82,920 | $57,000 | 5,024,369 | 989 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $83,049 | $55,000 | 4,684,333 | 893 |
| 17 | Georgia | $89,029 | $61,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,436 |
| 18 | Illinois | $91,956 | $63,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,447 |
| 19 | Washington | $92,336 | $63,000 | 7,405,743 | 900 |
| 20 | Ohio | $80,647 | $55,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,784 |
| 21 | Maryland | $97,245 | $67,000 | 6,052,177 | 721 |
| 22 | Iowa | $79,996 | $56,000 | 3,145,711 | 925 |
| 23 | Arizona | $85,055 | $57,000 | 7,016,270 | 835 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $101,991 | $71,000 | 693,972 | 136 |
| 25 | Alabama | $78,419 | $54,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,001 |
| 26 | Maine | $84,125 | $57,000 | 1,335,907 | 163 |
| 27 | Virginia | $85,889 | $60,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,412 |
| 28 | Vermont | $88,203 | $59,000 | 623,657 | 74 |
| 29 | Montana | $80,859 | $56,000 | 1,050,493 | 176 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $76,839 | $54,000 | 579,315 | 96 |
| 31 | Indiana | $77,086 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 982 |
| 32 | Oregon | $83,105 | $57,000 | 4,142,776 | 475 |
| 33 | Michigan | $76,143 | $51,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,183 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $77,140 | $52,000 | 5,795,483 | 801 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $74,639 | $52,000 | 4,454,189 | 693 |
| 36 | Utah | $79,421 | $54,000 | 3,101,833 | 363 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $71,323 | $50,000 | 869,666 | 343 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $80,658 | $54,000 | 5,576,606 | 752 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $76,837 | $52,000 | 2,088,070 | 270 |
| 40 | Texas | $73,297 | $49,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,499 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $88,620 | $71,000 | 1,427,538 | 76 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $69,131 | $48,000 | 3,930,864 | 909 |
| 43 | Missouri | $75,308 | $53,000 | 6,113,532 | 843 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $67,764 | $47,000 | 3,004,279 | 750 |
| 45 | Florida | $74,319 | $48,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,203 |
| 46 | Idaho | $76,698 | $52,000 | 1,716,943 | 184 |
| 47 | Colorado | $75,112 | $53,000 | 5,607,154 | 737 |
| 48 | Kansas | $67,146 | $48,000 | 2,913,123 | 470 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $75,173 | $51,000 | 755,393 | 98 |
| 50 | Alaska | $64,367 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 121 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $67,932 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 244 |
Highest paying states for directors of food and beverage
| Rank | State | Avg. Director Of Food And Beverage Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $95,115 |
| 2 | Nevada | $105,074 |
| 3 | Mississippi | $89,251 |
| 4 | West Virginia | $91,151 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $104,944 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $103,499 |
| 7 | New York | $102,198 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $103,286 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $88,668 |
| 10 | Delaware | $96,407 |
| 11 | California | $101,895 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $96,860 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $82,251 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $98,177 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $82,920 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $83,049 |
| 17 | Georgia | $89,029 |
| 18 | Illinois | $91,956 |
| 19 | Washington | $92,336 |
| 20 | Ohio | $80,647 |
| 21 | Maryland | $97,245 |
| 22 | Iowa | $79,996 |
| 23 | Arizona | $85,055 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $101,991 |
| 25 | Alabama | $78,419 |
| 26 | Maine | $84,125 |
| 27 | Virginia | $85,889 |
| 28 | Vermont | $88,203 |
| 29 | Montana | $80,859 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $76,839 |
| 31 | Indiana | $77,086 |
| 32 | Oregon | $83,105 |
| 33 | Michigan | $76,143 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $77,140 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $74,639 |
| 36 | Utah | $79,421 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $71,323 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $80,658 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $76,837 |
| 40 | Texas | $73,297 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $88,620 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $69,131 |
| 43 | Missouri | $75,308 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $67,764 |
| 45 | Florida | $74,319 |
| 46 | Idaho | $76,698 |
| 47 | Colorado | $75,112 |
| 48 | Kansas | $67,146 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $75,173 |
| 50 | Alaska | $64,367 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $67,932 |
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Updated January 8, 2025