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Dairy Manager salary
Average dairy manager salary
$15.59
How much does a dairy manager make?
The average dairy manager salary in the United States is $32,417. Dairy manager salaries typically range between $26,000 and $40,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dairy managers is $15.59 per hour.
Dairy manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dairy managers earn the highest average salary in Hawaii.
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Where can a Dairy Manager earn more?
Dairy Manager salary estimates from across the web
Average dairy manager salary by state
The highest-paying states for dairy managers are Hawaii, Washington, and New Hampshire. The lowest average dairy manager salary states are South Dakota, South Carolina, and Arkansas.
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Highest paying states for dairy managers
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $37,382 | $17.97 |
| 2 | Washington | $38,737 | $18.62 |
| 3 | Maine | $38,372 | $18.45 |
| 4 | Indiana | $34,230 | $16.46 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $37,800 | $18.17 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $43,307 | $20.82 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $38,551 | $18.53 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $35,861 | $17.24 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $38,021 | $18.28 |
| 10 | Illinois | $36,151 | $17.38 |
| 11 | California | $37,008 | $17.79 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $30,850 | $14.83 |
| 13 | Nevada | $34,402 | $16.54 |
| 14 | New York | $35,848 | $17.23 |
| 15 | Alabama | $33,156 | $15.94 |
| 16 | Alaska | $35,197 | $16.92 |
| 17 | Michigan | $31,231 | $15.01 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $34,430 | $16.55 |
| 19 | Iowa | $33,565 | $16.14 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $34,559 | $16.61 |
| 21 | Vermont | $35,169 | $16.91 |
| 22 | Ohio | $30,245 | $14.54 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $31,362 | $15.08 |
| 24 | Delaware | $32,618 | $15.68 |
| 25 | Virginia | $31,779 | $15.28 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $30,819 | $14.82 |
| 27 | Maryland | $33,195 | $15.96 |
| 28 | Utah | $31,522 | $15.15 |
| 29 | Idaho | $32,803 | $15.77 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $35,669 | $17.15 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $29,542 | $14.20 |
| 32 | Montana | $29,843 | $14.35 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $30,740 | $14.78 |
| 34 | Arizona | $30,842 | $14.83 |
| 35 | Oregon | $32,641 | $15.69 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $28,839 | $13.86 |
| 37 | Colorado | $30,580 | $14.70 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $30,288 | $14.56 |
| 39 | Georgia | $30,329 | $14.58 |
| 40 | Missouri | $29,359 | $14.11 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $30,303 | $14.57 |
| 42 | Texas | $28,810 | $13.85 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $30,379 | $14.61 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $29,642 | $14.25 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $28,535 | $13.72 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $27,098 | $13.03 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $25,168 | $12.10 |
| 48 | Kansas | $25,621 | $12.32 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $27,017 | $12.99 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $27,875 | $13.40 |
| 51 | Florida | $24,500 | $11.78 |
Highest paying cities for dairy managers
The highest-paying cities for dairy managers are Vancouver, WA, Union, NJ, and Madera, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver, WA | $39,002 | $18.75 |
| 2 | Union, NJ | $37,911 | $18.23 |
| 3 | Madera, CA | $37,275 | $17.92 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $35,678 | $17.15 |
| 5 | Needham, MA | $34,418 | $16.55 |
| 6 | Las Vegas, NV | $34,279 | $16.48 |
| 7 | Medford, OR | $32,775 | $15.76 |
| 8 | Saint George, UT | $32,018 | $15.39 |
| 9 | Casper, WY | $31,374 | $15.08 |
| 10 | Flagstaff, AZ | $31,047 | $14.93 |
| 11 | Denver, CO | $30,608 | $14.72 |
| 12 | Canton, GA | $30,525 | $14.68 |
| 13 | Fargo, ND | $30,382 | $14.61 |
| 14 | Santa Fe, NM | $29,556 | $14.21 |
| 15 | Kansas City, MO | $29,476 | $14.17 |
| 16 | San Antonio, TX | $28,906 | $13.90 |
| 17 | Oklahoma City, OK | $28,545 | $13.72 |
| 18 | Mount Pleasant, SC | $26,944 | $12.95 |
| 19 | Kansas City, KS | $25,774 | $12.39 |
Dairy Manager salary details
A dairy manager's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $40,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dairy manager's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| Average | $32,417 | $2,701 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying dairy manager jobs
The highest paying types of dairy managers are manager, food and beverage manager, and restaurant manager.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food And Beverage Manager | $53,013 | $4,418 | $25.49 | 159,775 |
| Food Service Manager | $43,564 | $3,630 | $20.94 | 160,740 |
| Shift Lead Manager | $34,547 | $2,879 | $16.61 | 274,021 |
| Food Manager | $37,654 | $3,138 | $18.10 | 276,643 |
| Kitchen Manager | $50,448 | $4,204 | $24.25 | 151,781 |
| Restaurant Manager | $52,202 | $4,350 | $25.10 | 225,340 |
Top companies hiring dairy managers now:
Which companies pay dairy managers the most?
Dairy manager salaries at PCC Community Markets and Dierbergs Markets are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average dairy manager salary at companies like Aurora Organic Dairy and Food City are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCC Community Markets | $41,169 | $19.79 |
| 2 | Dierbergs Markets | $40,050 | $19.25 |
| 3 | Aurora Organic Dairy | $38,956 | $18.73 |
| 4 | Food City | $37,806 | $18.18 |
| 5 | ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. | $36,916 | $17.75 |
| 6 | Festival Foods | $36,605 | $17.60 |
| 7 | Bristol Farms | $36,279 | $17.44 |
| 8 | Cosentino | $35,540 | $17.09 |
| 9 | Sysco | $34,871 | $16.76 |
| 10 | Natural Grocers | $34,705 | $16.69 |
| 11 | Kroger | $34,573 | $16.62 |
| 12 | Meadowbrook Country Club | $33,856 | $16.28 |
| 13 | Albertsons | $33,826 | $16.26 |
| 14 | Jetro Cash & Carry Enterprises Inc. | $33,812 | $16.26 |
| 15 | Balls Food Stores | $33,225 | $15.97 |
| 16 | HARMON's Photo | $33,212 | $15.97 |
| 17 | Opus Corporation | $33,204 | $15.96 |
| 18 | Village Super Market Inc. | $33,021 | $15.88 |
| 19 | Kwik Stop | $33,001 | $15.87 |
| 20 | Harris Teeter | $32,571 | $15.66 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Dairy Manager salary trends
The average dairy manager salary has risen by $4,857 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dairy manager earned $27,560 annually, but today, they earn $32,417 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for dairy managers over the last decade.
Compare dairy manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dairy manager salary over time
Compare dairy manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Dairy Manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,400 | $15.59 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $31,700 | $15.24 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $31,100 | $14.94 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $29,800 | $14.33 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $29,100 | $14.00 | +4.2% |
Recently added dairy manager salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy/Disclaimer Agreement | Dairy Frozen Manager-DLT | Laurel, MD | 12/15/2024 | $34,436 |
| Natural Grocers | Dairy/Frozen Manager | Gilbert, AZ | 12/13/2024 | $39,653 |
| Elsupermarkets | Deli Dairy Frozen Manager | Los Angeles, CA | 12/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| Loblaw Companies Limited | Dairy and Frozen Manager | Grand Forks, ND | 12/12/2024 | $37,500 |
| Natural Grocers | Dairy/Frozen Manager | Missoula, MT | 12/11/2024 | $41,740 |
| Ieo Work Travel | Dairy Queen. | Nunez, GA | 12/11/2024 | $22,957 |
| Natural Grocers | Dairy/Frozen Manager | Santa Fe, NM | 12/10/2024 | $43,827 |
| Natural Grocers | Dairy/Frozen Manager | Centennial, CO | 12/05/2024 | $43,827 |
| Homeland Stores | Dairy Manager | Lawton, OK | 12/05/2024 | $28,175 |
| Geisslers Supermarket | Dairy Manager | Windsor, CT | 12/05/2024 | $41,740 |
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