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Job outlook for advanced technical specialists in the United States
Are advanced technical specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, advanced technical specialist jobs are in demand. Advanced technical specialist demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Advanced technical specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of advanced technical specialist jobs and the average advanced technical specialist salary over time.
Advanced technical specialist jobs over time
Advanced technical specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 181 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 39 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 115 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 112 | 0.00% |
Average advanced technical specialist salary over time
Advanced technical specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,756 | $48.92 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $98,404 | $47.31 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $96,176 | $46.24 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $94,723 | $45.54 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $93,176 | $44.80 | +1.6% |
Advanced technical specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of advanced technical specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where advanced technical specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for advanced technical specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 429 | 62% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 275 | 29% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 209 | 28% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 159 | 27% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 486 | 25% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 181 | 24% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,291 | 23% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,213 | 22% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 646 | 21% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 271 | 20% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 174 | 20% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 116 | 19% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,314 | 18% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,865 | 18% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 527 | 18% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 375 | 18% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,401 | 17% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 617 | 17% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,039 | 16% |
| 20 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,116 | 16% |
Most common cities for advanced technical specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Plaines | 1 | 2% | $79,911 |
| 2 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $93,295 |
| 3 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $93,602 |