U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53,510 | 1.6 % | $26.13 | $54,340 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $16.03 | $20.57 | $25.60 | $31.17 | $36.29 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $33,330 | $42,790 | $53,250 | $64,830 | $75,480 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 18,250 | 0.35 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
| Nursing Care Facilities | 4,830 | 0.29 | $26.08 | $54,240 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 3,980 | 0.67 | $27.01 | $56,180 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 3,970 | 0.07 | $23.96 | $49,840 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,790 | 0.12 | $26.78 | $55,700 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Care Centers | 3,980 | 0.67 | $27.01 | $56,180 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 1,000 | 0.47 | $28.19 | $58,630 |
| Special Food Services | 2,180 | 0.40 | $23.91 | $49,740 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 18,250 | 0.35 | $26.10 | $54,290 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 770 | 0.32 | $26.62 | $55,370 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 90 | 0.01 | $36.28 | $75,450 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 1,830 | 0.09 | $33.47 | $69,610 |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 100 | 0.01 | $31.52 | $65,560 |
| Insurance Carriers | 120 | 0.01 | $30.54 | $63,530 |
| Home Health Care Services | 1,150 | 0.11 | $29.94 | $62,280 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 5,390 | 0.39 | 0.92 | $31.26 | $65,020 |
| New York | 4,520 | 0.54 | 1.29 | $27.05 | $56,260 |
| Texas | 3,320 | 0.33 | 0.78 | $25.53 | $53,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,030 | 0.55 | 1.31 | $23.78 | $49,470 |
| Florida | 2,930 | 0.41 | 0.98 | $26.67 | $55,480 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 210 | 0.60 | 1.42 | $23.03 | $47,900 |
| District of Columbia | 360 | 0.56 | 1.33 | $23.36 | $48,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 3,030 | 0.55 | 1.31 | $23.78 | $49,470 |
| Kentucky | 940 | 0.55 | 1.30 | $23.76 | $49,420 |
| New York | 4,520 | 0.54 | 1.29 | $27.05 | $56,260 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1,180 | 0.48 | 1.14 | $37.03 | $77,010 |
| Hawaii | 190 | 0.34 | 0.80 | $31.74 | $66,010 |
| California | 5,390 | 0.39 | 0.92 | $31.26 | $65,020 |
| Nevada | 250 | 0.23 | 0.54 | $30.77 | $64,000 |
| Rhode Island | 160 | 0.37 | 0.87 | $30.21 | $62,840 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,450 | 0.49 | 1.17 | $27.83 | $57,890 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,520 | 0.40 | 0.94 | $30.77 | $64,000 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 1,390 | 0.39 | 0.93 | $25.01 | $52,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 950 | 0.53 | 1.26 | $27.53 | $57,250 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 910 | 0.55 | 1.30 | $30.37 | $63,160 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 810 | 0.37 | 0.87 | $20.36 | $42,350 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 770 | 0.71 | 1.68 | $21.05 | $43,780 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 760 | 0.33 | 0.79 | $26.09 | $54,270 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 700 | 0.28 | 0.67 | $25.46 | $52,960 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 620 | 0.37 | 0.88 | $27.82 | $57,870 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altoona, PA | 70 | 1.17 | 2.77 | $18.23 | $37,920 |
| Durham, NC | 290 | 1.07 | 2.54 | $24.27 | $50,480 |
| Goldsboro, NC | 40 | 0.94 | 2.24 | $22.00 | $45,760 |
| Louisville-Jefferson County, KY-IN | 550 | 0.94 | 2.24 | $23.40 | $48,670 |
| Peabody, MA NECTA Division | 90 | 0.94 | 2.23 | $19.37 | $40,280 |
| Rochester, MN | 90 | 0.94 | 2.23 | $28.34 | $58,950 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 160 | 0.93 | 2.20 | $18.02 | $37,480 |
| Corvallis, OR | 30 | 0.92 | 2.19 | $28.51 | $59,290 |
| Greenville, NC | 60 | 0.86 | 2.05 | $26.61 | $55,350 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | 90 | 0.86 | 2.04 | (8) | (8) |