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Job outlook for dietary managers in the United States
Dietary manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dietary manager job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 32,300 new jobs for dietary managers are projected over the next decade.
Dietary manager salaries have increased 11% for dietary managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,138 dietary managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 95,306 active dietary manager job openings in the US.
The average dietary manager salary is $42,856.
Are dietary manager jobs in demand?
Dietary Manager job and salary trends over time
Dietary Manager jobs over time
Dietary Manager job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,138 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 8,888 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,227 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,688 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,284 | 0.00% |
Average dietary manager salary over time
Dietary Manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,856 | $20.60 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $41,894 | $20.14 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $41,076 | $19.75 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $39,403 | $18.94 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $38,486 | $18.50 | +4.4% |
Dietary Manager jobs by state
Most common states for dietary managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 147 | 21% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 609 | 19% |
| 3 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,059 | 18% |
| 4 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,024 | 17% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,383 | 16% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,047 | 16% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 970 | 16% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 455 | 16% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 307 | 16% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 156 | 16% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,930 | 15% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 816 | 15% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 816 | 15% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 747 | 15% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 663 | 15% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 465 | 15% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,812 | 14% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,429 | 14% |
| 19 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,425 | 14% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 933 | 14% |
Most common cities for dietary managers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Chicago | 1 | 4% | $46,155 |
| 2 | Skokie | 2 | 3% | $46,712 |
| 3 | Berwyn | 1 | 2% | $46,451 |
| 4 | Greenwood | 1 | 2% | $44,593 |
| 5 | Abilene | 1 | 1% | $38,846 |
| 6 | Arlington Heights | 1 | 1% | $46,606 |
| 7 | Elgin | 1 | 1% | $46,332 |
| 8 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $46,520 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $44,784 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $39,844 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $41,399 |
Dietary Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of dietary manager experts
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What Dietary Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jaunelle Celaire: Never stop learning! This may consist of going back to school, earning new certifications in your field of study, attending conferences and seminars, and making sure that your time management is always at its finest level of excellence.
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Dietary Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Dietary Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.