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Job outlook for benefits advisors in the United States
Are benefits advisor jobs in demand?
Yes, benefits advisor jobs are in demand. Benefits advisor demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Benefits advisor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of benefits advisor jobs and the average benefits advisor salary over time.
Benefits advisor jobs over time
Benefits advisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,438 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,443 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,499 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,273 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,155 | 0.00% |
Average benefits advisor salary over time
Benefits advisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,377 | $34.32 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $68,583 | $32.97 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $66,926 | $32.18 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $66,586 | $32.01 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $65,949 | $31.71 | +2.0% |
Benefits advisor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of benefits advisor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where benefits advisors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for benefits advisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 165 | 24% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 104 | 14% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 69 | 12% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 588 | 11% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 389 | 11% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 352 | 11% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 112 | 11% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 578 | 10% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 897 | 7% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 623 | 7% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 454 | 7% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 443 | 7% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 404 | 7% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 99 | 7% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 66 | 7% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 51 | 7% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 577 | 6% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 379 | 6% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 76 | 6% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 37 | 6% |
Most common cities for benefits advisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kaneohe | 4 | 12% | $31,464 |
| 2 | Rockledge | 3 | 11% | $40,422 |
| 3 | Hot Springs | 2 | 5% | $36,541 |
| 4 | Bentonville | 2 | 4% | $37,436 |
| 5 | Worcester | 4 | 2% | $91,544 |
| 6 | Norfolk | 3 | 1% | $71,886 |
| 7 | Cincinnati | 2 | 1% | $57,984 |
| 8 | Cleveland | 2 | 1% | $64,931 |
| 9 | Gilbert | 2 | 1% | $61,111 |
| 10 | Glendale | 2 | 1% | $61,818 |
| 11 | New York | 10 | 0% | $71,378 |
| 12 | Columbus | 3 | 0% | $61,342 |
| 13 | Dallas | 3 | 0% | $62,108 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $51,371 |
| 15 | Austin | 2 | 0% | $61,786 |
| 16 | Fort Worth | 2 | 0% | $62,422 |
| 17 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $60,183 |
| 18 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $41,836 |