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Job outlook for directors of food and nutrition services in the United States
Are director of food and nutrition services jobs in demand?
Yes, director of food and nutrition services jobs are in demand. Director of food and nutrition services demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Director of food and nutrition services job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of director of food and nutrition services jobs and the average director of food and nutrition services salary over time.
Director of food and nutrition services jobs over time
Director of food and nutrition services job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,793 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,677 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,004 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,865 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,771 | 0.00% |
Average director of food and nutrition services salary over time
Director of food and nutrition services salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $100,887 | $48.50 | +2.3% |
| 2025 | $98,622 | $47.41 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $96,697 | $46.49 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $92,757 | $44.59 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $90,600 | $43.56 | +4.4% |
Director of food and nutrition services jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of director of food and nutrition services job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where directors of food and nutrition services earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Most common states for directors of food and nutrition services
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 365 | 42% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,211 | 38% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 249 | 36% |
| 4 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 840 | 28% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,420 | 25% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 871 | 22% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 664 | 22% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,411 | 21% |
| 9 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 958 | 20% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,608 | 19% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 918 | 19% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 181 | 19% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 143 | 19% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 923 | 18% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 349 | 18% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 238 | 18% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 190 | 18% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 114 | 18% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,775 | 17% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 226 | 17% |
Most common cities for directors of food and nutrition services
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brawley | 1 | 4% | $117,167 |
| 2 | New Smyrna Beach | 1 | 4% | $78,107 |
| 3 | Lawndale | 1 | 3% | $122,433 |
| 4 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $96,128 |
| 5 | Norwalk | 1 | 1% | $115,464 |
| 6 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $118,444 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $122,734 |
| 8 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $128,837 |
| 9 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $113,153 |
| 10 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $103,048 |
| 11 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $111,767 |
| 12 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $121,452 |