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Job outlook for nutrition directors in the United States
Are nutrition director jobs in demand?
Yes, nutrition director jobs are in demand. Nutrition director demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.
Nutrition director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of nutrition director jobs and the average nutrition director salary over time.
Nutrition director jobs over time
Nutrition director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 941 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 867 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 851 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 803 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 748 | 0.00% |
Average nutrition director salary over time
Nutrition director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,617 | $38.76 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $78,065 | $37.53 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $77,099 | $37.07 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $76,032 | $36.55 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $74,633 | $35.88 | +2.2% |
Nutrition director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of nutrition director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where nutrition directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for nutrition directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 181 | 21% |
| 2 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 270 | 15% |
| 3 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 718 | 14% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 99 | 14% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 527 | 11% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 432 | 11% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 466 | 10% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 284 | 10% |
| 9 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 145 | 10% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 647 | 9% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 65 | 7% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 327 | 6% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 220 | 6% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 116 | 6% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 83 | 6% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 78 | 6% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 39 | 6% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 383 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 51 | 5% |
Most common cities for nutrition directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw | 1 | 3% | $73,718 |
| 2 | Broken Arrow | 1 | 1% | $55,057 |
| 3 | Redding | 1 | 1% | $90,609 |
| 4 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 0% | $70,604 |
| 5 | Huntington Beach | 1 | 0% | $79,246 |