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Job outlook for nutrition aides in the United States
Nutrition aide job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected nutrition aide job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 17,700 new jobs for nutrition aides are projected over the next decade.
Nutrition aide salaries have increased 22% for nutrition aides in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,981 nutrition aides currently employed in the United States.
There are 43,290 active nutrition aide job openings in the US.
The average nutrition aide salary is $30,460.
Are nutrition aide jobs in demand?
Nutrition aide job and salary trends over time
Nutrition aide jobs over time
Nutrition aide job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,981 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 12,399 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,522 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 14,052 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 14,119 | 0.00% |
Average nutrition aide salary over time
Nutrition aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,460 | $14.64 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $28,977 | $13.93 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $27,726 | $13.33 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $26,558 | $12.77 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $25,051 | $12.04 | +6.2% |
Nutrition aide jobs by state
Most common states for nutrition aides
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 759 | 11% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 353 | 11% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 118 | 11% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 132 | 10% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 76 | 10% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 179 | 9% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 457 | 8% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 455 | 8% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 240 | 8% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 73 | 8% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 57 | 8% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 840 | 7% |
| 13 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 672 | 7% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 504 | 7% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 131 | 7% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 90 | 7% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 63 | 7% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 429 | 6% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 61 | 6% |
Most common cities for nutrition aides
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison Heights | 2 | 7% | $27,402 |
| 2 | Fitchburg | 2 | 5% | $35,707 |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | 5 | 3% | $27,484 |
| 4 | Bradenton | 1 | 2% | $23,992 |
| 5 | Burnsville | 1 | 2% | $34,356 |
| 6 | Boynton Beach | 1 | 1% | $23,927 |
| 7 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $27,295 |
| 8 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $35,665 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $34,627 |
| 10 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $30,413 |
Nutrition Aide job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of nutrition aide experts
The University of Mississippi
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Director, Center for Health and Sports PerformanceThe University of Mississippi
Department of Nutrition & Hospitality Management
What skills stand out on Nutrition Aide resumes?
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.: Volunteer or paid experience in a health-related or food service field; knowledge of general nutrition, food allergies, texture modifications, special diets, factors that impact dietary intake, i.e., economic, environmental (access), social (living arrangements), etc.
What soft skills should all Nutrition Aides possess?
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.: Good listening, empathetic, caring, willingness to seek mentoring or ask questions of more seasoned professionals
What hard/technical skills are most important for Nutrition Aides?
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.: Word processing, excel, timely communication/documentation
What skills will help Nutrition Aides earn the most?
Melinda Valliant Ph.D.: Lifelong learning to advance knowledge/skills; good work ethic, team approach (patient-centric)