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Job outlook for army recruiters in the United States
Are army recruiter jobs in demand?
Yes, army recruiter jobs are in demand. Army recruiter demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Army recruiter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of army recruiter jobs and the average army recruiter salary over time.
Army recruiter jobs over time
Army recruiter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,941 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,697 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,659 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,556 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,451 | 0.00% |
Average army recruiter salary over time
Army recruiter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,393 | $24.23 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $49,147 | $23.63 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $48,321 | $23.23 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | $47,901 | $23.03 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $46,972 | $22.58 | +1.4% |
Army recruiter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of army recruiter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where army recruiters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for army recruiters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 102 | 15% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 339 | 5% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 221 | 5% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 65 | 5% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 34 | 5% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 319 | 4% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 299 | 4% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 211 | 4% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 110 | 4% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 71 | 4% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 44 | 4% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 38 | 4% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 38 | 4% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 28 | 4% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,134 | 3% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 525 | 3% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 336 | 3% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 236 | 3% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 233 | 3% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 54 | 3% |
Most common cities for army recruiters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $50,316 |
| 2 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $48,785 |
| 3 | Cortlandt | 1 | 2% | $69,016 |
| 4 | North Little Rock | 1 | 2% | $42,995 |
| 5 | Fall River | 1 | 1% | $57,613 |
| 6 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $52,672 |
| 7 | Manchester | 1 | 1% | $49,592 |
| 8 | Olathe | 1 | 1% | $46,068 |
| 9 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $51,364 |
| 10 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $50,669 |
| 11 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $51,836 |
| 12 | Oklahoma City | 1 | 0% | $44,292 |
| 13 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $50,966 |
Army Recruiter job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to army recruiter professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the army recruiter job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the army recruiter industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of army recruiter experts
Elaine Farndale Ph.D.
The Pennsylvania State University
Dr. James Lampley
East Tennessee State University
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Army Recruiters to find work opportunities?
Elaine Farndale Ph.D.: The answer will lie in which states can recover from the pandemic the quickest, which is still very much unknown.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Army Recruiter job market given the pandemic?
Dr. James Lampley: Online delivery. Before the pandemic, we were already seeing a trend to more online programs. After we return to "normal" we will see online courses and online programs expand exponentially.
What general advice would you give to an Army Recruiter?
Dr. James Lampley: Be willing to go where the jobs are. Many of our graduates are "place-bound". Their family obligations or spouses make it difficult to relocate.
Army recruiter jobs
Updated January 15, 2021