The map below shows you the number of agent-based modeler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where agent-based modelers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to agent-based modeler professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the agent-based modeler job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the agent-based modeler industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to agent-based modeler professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the agent-based modeler job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the agent-based modeler industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, agent-based modeler jobs are in demand. Agent-based modeler demand is projected to grow 31% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	879	0.00%
2020	1,222	0.00%
2019	1,306	0.00%
2018	1,281	0.00%
2017	1,356	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$32,535	$15.64	+5.6%
2025	$30,824	$14.82	+3.1%
2024	$29,905	$14.38	--1.1%
2023	$30,231	$14.53	--2.6%
2022	$31,053	$14.93	--4.8%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Nebraska	1,920,076	283	15%
2	Delaware	961,939	146	15%
3	Vermont	623,657	96	15%
4	Montana	1,050,493	151	14%
5	Massachusetts	6,859,819	909	13%
6	Missouri	6,113,532	798	13%
7	Oregon	4,142,776	521	13%
8	New Hampshire	1,342,795	180	13%
9	Wyoming	579,315	77	13%
10	Arizona	7,016,270	809	12%
11	Utah	3,101,833	382	12%
12	Rhode Island	1,059,639	129	12%
13	South Dakota	869,666	101	12%
14	North Dakota	755,393	90	12%
15	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	1,383	11%
16	Ohio	11,658,609	1,261	11%
17	Colorado	5,607,154	593	11%
18	District of Columbia	693,972	77	11%
19	Alabama	4,874,747	473	10%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	167	10%

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