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Job outlook for bureau chiefs in the United States
Are bureau chief jobs in demand?
No, bureau chief jobs are not in demand. Bureau chief demand is projected to decline -5% from 2018 to 2028.
Bureau chief job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bureau chief jobs and the average bureau chief salary over time.
Bureau chief jobs over time
Bureau chief job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 417 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 438 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 450 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 449 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 455 | 0.00% |
Average bureau chief salary over time
Bureau chief salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,391 | $50.67 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $102,017 | $49.05 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $98,875 | $47.54 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $97,695 | $46.97 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $95,102 | $45.72 | +2.1% |
Bureau chief jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bureau chief job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bureau chiefs earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for bureau chiefs
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 159 | 23% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 265 | 4% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 39 | 4% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 258 | 3% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 107 | 3% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 28 | 3% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 19 | 3% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 709 | 2% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 441 | 2% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 197 | 2% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 180 | 2% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 148 | 2% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 127 | 2% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 85 | 2% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 51 | 2% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 50 | 2% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 26 | 2% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 15 | 2% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 14 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 13 | 2% |
Most common cities for bureau chiefs
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gainesville | 1 | 1% | $77,298 |
| 2 | Lawrence | 1 | 1% | $73,389 |
| 3 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $79,014 |
| 4 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $138,339 |