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Job outlook for associates general counsel in the United States
Associate general counsel job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected associate general counsel job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 80,200 new jobs for associates general counsel are projected over the next decade.
Associate general counsel salaries have increased 7% for associates general counsel in the last 5 years.
There are over 52,634 associates general counsel currently employed in the United States.
There are 48,553 active associate general counsel job openings in the US.
The average associate general counsel salary is $128,245.
Are associate general counsel jobs in demand?
Associate general counsel job and salary trends over time
Associate general counsel jobs over time
Associate general counsel job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 52,634 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 50,865 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 50,792 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 49,677 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 48,566 | 0.01% |
Average associate general counsel salary over time
Associate general counsel salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $128,245 | $61.66 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $124,234 | $59.73 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $122,163 | $58.73 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $120,486 | $57.93 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $119,384 | $57.40 | +2.0% |
Associate general counsel jobs by state
Most common states for associates general counsel
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 222 | 32% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 169 | 18% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,118 | 16% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 185 | 14% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 102 | 14% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 177 | 13% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 139 | 13% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,562 | 12% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,576 | 12% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 478 | 12% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 232 | 12% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 203 | 12% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 848 | 11% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 378 | 11% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 802 | 9% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 79 | 9% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,602 | 8% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 47 | 8% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 86 | 2% |
| 20 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 280 | 1% |
Most common cities for associates general counsel
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel | 2 | 8% | $89,358 |
| 2 | Duluth | 2 | 7% | $104,200 |
| 3 | Eden Prairie | 4 | 6% | $100,127 |
| 4 | Minnetonka | 3 | 6% | $100,138 |
| 5 | South San Francisco | 2 | 3% | $171,472 |
| 6 | Tampa | 6 | 2% | $92,792 |
| 7 | Aliso Viejo | 1 | 2% | $162,810 |
| 8 | Attleboro | 1 | 2% | $121,021 |
| 9 | Washington | 7 | 1% | $131,309 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $103,468 |
| 11 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $130,460 |
| 12 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $120,505 |
| 13 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $126,912 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $102,016 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $164,060 |
| 16 | New York | 2 | 0% | $134,985 |
| 17 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $135,868 |
| 18 | Bakersfield | 1 | 0% | $166,204 |
| 19 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $89,405 |
Associate General Counsel job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of associate general counsel experts
Chapman University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Associate General Counsel job market given the pandemic?
Naveen Jonathan Ph.D.: The biggest trends I see in the job market include therapist who have experience in providing telehealth in addition to in-person counseling services. Therapists have learned to adapt to new technology and in providing these sessions. They also have learned how to deliver effective mental health care across technology platforms. I also see therapists who are advocates of mental health stigma. I feel that the pandemic has made visible the importance of mental health. I see more therapists entering the field who have a passion to serve the public and ensure that mental health is important. I see therapists also actively working to eradicate mental health stigma.
What technical skills for an Associate General Counsel stand out to employers?
Naveen Jonathan Ph.D.: Technical skills that I see employers looking for due to the pandemic, include flexibility and comfort of providing therapy services both in-person and via telehealth. I also see employers looking for therapists who are trained in trauma-informed care. When situations such as the pandemic emerge, they can evoke a traumatic response. If a client has experienced past trauma in their life, these can also reemerge. Therefore, knowledge of trauma-informed care would be important.
What's a good job out of college for Associates General Counsel?
Naveen Jonathan Ph.D.: I am not sure how to answer this question, because in my program, my students are training to graduate and become licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. There isn't a different career that they would pursue if they stayed in the field.