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Job outlook for acquisition specialists in the United States
Are acquisition specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, acquisition specialist jobs are in demand. Acquisition specialist demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Acquisition specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of acquisition specialist jobs and the average acquisition specialist salary over time.
Acquisition specialist jobs over time
Acquisition specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,416 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,268 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,278 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,170 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,218 | 0.00% |
Average acquisition specialist salary over time
Acquisition specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,906 | $31.69 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $63,397 | $30.48 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $61,912 | $29.77 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $61,238 | $29.44 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $60,196 | $28.94 | +1.7% |
Acquisition specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of acquisition specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where acquisition specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for acquisition specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 221 | 32% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 270 | 9% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 68 | 9% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 531 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 80 | 8% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 49 | 8% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 47 | 8% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 613 | 7% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 400 | 7% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 140 | 7% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 64 | 7% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 51 | 7% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 608 | 6% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 320 | 6% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 316 | 6% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 247 | 6% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 90 | 6% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 85 | 6% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 63 | 6% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 61 | 6% |
Most common cities for acquisition specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 10 | 25% | $83,578 |
| 2 | Herndon | 4 | 16% | $83,918 |
| 3 | Laurel | 3 | 12% | $83,503 |
| 4 | Severn | 4 | 9% | $83,540 |
| 5 | Englewood | 3 | 9% | $55,555 |
| 6 | Odenton | 3 | 8% | $83,538 |
| 7 | Washington | 23 | 3% | $83,998 |
| 8 | Orlando | 6 | 2% | $55,736 |
| 9 | Alexandria | 3 | 2% | $83,979 |
| 10 | Huntsville | 3 | 2% | $65,629 |
| 11 | Tampa | 5 | 1% | $55,832 |
| 12 | Arlington | 3 | 1% | $83,986 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $54,442 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $80,649 |