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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 536 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 564 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 579 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 578 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 585 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,871 | $23.98 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $48,274 | $23.21 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $46,788 | $22.49 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $46,229 | $22.23 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $45,002 | $21.64 | +2.1% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 99 | 14% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 583 | 3% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 17 | 3% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 148 | 2% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 115 | 2% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 88 | 2% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 63 | 2% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 12 | 2% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 465 | 1% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 146 | 1% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 94 | 1% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 93 | 1% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 85 | 1% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 80 | 1% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 41 | 1% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 17 | 1% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 15 | 1% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 5 | 1% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laramie | 1 | 3% | $48,615 |
| 2 | New York | 2 | 0% | $58,744 |
California State University - Sacramento
California State University - Sacramento
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Viola Ardeni: To recent graduates in any field, I would recommend making sure they are doing two things: 'Ask questions' and 'Show up.' In the Romance languages, literatures, and linguistics field, asking questions may mean asking for a long of informational interviews, even in places where there are no current jobs openings. You never know what you will learn from talking to someone who is working and has your same degree. Asking questions also means to be present, aware, and critical. Showing up may instead mean trying different things. Besides teaching, there is no clear job following degrees in Romance languages etc. (and even 'teaching' includes a variety of jobs), so taking advantage of different opportunities may come in handy.
Viola Ardeni: The editing of texts produced by others, above all. Being good editors will be crucial. In addition, to the ability to summarize in short, easy bit very large and complex amounts of information, possibly coming from different linguistic sources. Diplomacy seems also increasingly useful, however you interpret it and wherever you stand politically. Because of the world's areas where Romance languages are mainly used, the political issues associated with those areas, and the lack of institutional support for studies in Romance languages, literatures, and linguistics in the United States, the ability of being diplomatic in navigating people, committees, donors, stakeholders, speakers, etc. is and will be important.
Viola Ardeni: Negotiate your job offer, even where your position is represented by a labor union (you may negotiate other perks and benefits). I would also recommend considering extremely carefully whether a higher degree in the field (master's or PhD) would enhance your options for a higher salary. The mental, emotional, and financial cost of graduate studies may not make it worth it, if the primary objective is earning more money.