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Job outlook for food and beverage analysts in the United States
Are food and beverage analyst jobs in demand?
Yes, food and beverage analyst jobs are in demand. Food and beverage analyst demand is projected to grow 19% from 2018 to 2028.
Food and beverage analyst job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of food and beverage analyst jobs and the average food and beverage analyst salary over time.
Food and beverage analyst jobs over time
Food and beverage analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 223 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 284 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 322 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 230 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 217 | 0.00% |
Average food and beverage analyst salary over time
Food and beverage analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,880 | $27.83 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $55,677 | $26.77 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $54,373 | $26.14 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $53,972 | $25.95 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $53,224 | $25.59 | +1.3% |
Food and beverage analyst jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of food and beverage analyst job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where food and beverage analysts earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for food and beverage analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 152 | 22% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 126 | 17% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,181 | 14% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 130 | 14% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 915 | 13% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 140 | 13% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 113 | 13% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 75 | 13% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 672 | 12% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 376 | 12% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 339 | 12% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 160 | 12% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,122 | 11% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 720 | 11% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 642 | 11% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 636 | 11% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 605 | 11% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 85 | 11% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 67 | 11% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 135 | 10% |
Most common cities for food and beverage analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glendale Heights | 1 | 3% | $61,201 |
| 2 | Burnsville | 1 | 2% | $50,559 |
| 3 | Rancho Santa Margarita | 1 | 2% | $65,967 |
| 4 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $65,630 |
| 5 | Dearborn | 1 | 1% | $53,834 |
| 6 | Eau Claire | 1 | 1% | $55,444 |
| 7 | Highlands Ranch | 1 | 1% | $49,257 |
| 8 | Napa | 1 | 1% | $72,612 |
| 9 | Torrance | 1 | 1% | $66,224 |
| 10 | Wilmington | 1 | 1% | $61,580 |
Food And Beverage Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to food and beverage analyst professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the food and beverage analyst job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the food and beverage analyst industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of food and beverage analyst experts
David Feldman Ph.D.
University of California, Irvine
David Feldman Ph.D.
Professor of Urban Planning and Public Policy and Political Science, Director, Water UCI, Director, MPP ProgramUniversity of California, Irvine
Urban Planning and Public Policy
What skills stand out on Food And Beverage Analyst resumes?
David Feldman Ph.D.: Succinct writing, critical thinking, strong quantitative analytical skills.
Food and beverage analyst jobs
Updated October 5, 2021