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Job outlook for food production managers in the United States
Are food production manager jobs in demand?
Yes, food production manager jobs are in demand. Food production manager demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Food production manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of food production manager jobs and the average food production manager salary over time.
Food production manager jobs over time
Food production manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 672 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 631 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 733 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 691 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 661 | 0.00% |
Average food production manager salary over time
Food production manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,595 | $19.52 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $39,684 | $19.08 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $38,910 | $18.71 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $37,324 | $17.94 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $36,456 | $17.53 | +4.4% |
Food production manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of food production manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where food production managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for food production managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,128 | 36% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,848 | 33% |
| 3 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,968 | 29% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 892 | 29% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,370 | 28% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,909 | 28% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,852 | 28% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,564 | 27% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 262 | 27% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 233 | 27% |
| 11 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 188 | 27% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,375 | 26% |
| 13 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,589 | 26% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 191 | 26% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,180 | 25% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,260 | 25% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,110 | 25% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 714 | 25% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 330 | 25% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 265 | 25% |
Most common cities for food production managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolling Meadows | 2 | 8% | $38,506 |
| 2 | Forest Grove | 1 | 4% | $39,864 |
| 3 | Newark | 1 | 3% | $49,612 |
| 4 | Bonita Springs | 1 | 2% | $31,672 |
| 5 | Everett | 1 | 2% | $46,628 |
| 6 | Twin Falls | 1 | 2% | $43,194 |
| 7 | Waltham | 1 | 2% | $46,757 |
| 8 | Bellevue | 1 | 1% | $52,089 |
| 9 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $34,250 |
| 10 | Garden Grove | 1 | 1% | $46,339 |
| 11 | New Haven | 1 | 1% | $53,938 |
| 12 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $30,727 |
| 13 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $29,947 |
| 14 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $30,650 |
| 15 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $52,159 |