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Job outlook for food production supervisors in the United States
Are food production supervisor jobs in demand?
Yes, food production supervisor jobs are in demand. Food production supervisor demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Food production supervisor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of food production supervisor jobs and the average food production supervisor salary over time.
Food production supervisor jobs over time
Food production supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 146 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 153 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 151 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 148 | 0.00% |
Average food production supervisor salary over time
Food production supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,578 | $14.70 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $29,829 | $14.34 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $29,396 | $14.13 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $28,642 | $13.77 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $28,111 | $13.52 | +2.6% |
Food production supervisor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of food production supervisor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where food production supervisors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for food production supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 908 | 29% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,495 | 26% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,430 | 26% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,699 | 25% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 335 | 25% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 436 | 23% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,537 | 22% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 296 | 22% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 943 | 21% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 604 | 21% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 134 | 21% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 189 | 20% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,160 | 19% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 165 | 19% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 145 | 19% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,247 | 18% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,849 | 18% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,805 | 18% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,101 | 18% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 132 | 18% |
Most common cities for food production supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem | 2 | 5% | $37,469 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 1 | 4% | $29,686 |
| 3 | Clarence | 1 | 3% | $30,629 |
| 4 | Bell Gardens | 1 | 2% | $29,094 |
| 5 | Bellevue | 1 | 1% | $28,874 |
| 6 | Virginia Beach | 2 | 0% | $27,977 |
| 7 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $29,261 |
| 8 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $27,265 |
| 9 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $23,122 |
Food Production Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to food production supervisor professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the food production supervisor job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the food production supervisor industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of food production supervisor experts
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What hard/technical skills are most important for Food Production Supervisors?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: Many hard/technical skills are incredibly context-specific, so importance varies by role and/or industry. But for educational leaders, generally applicable skills might be related to teaching and learning constructs, finance and budgeting, and basic legal issues awareness. Perhaps familiarity with specific content management systems or learning management systems, but again, this use varies by institution.
Food production supervisor jobs
Updated November 7, 2020