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Job outlook for business planners in the United States
Are business planner jobs in demand?
Business planner job and salary trends over time
Business planner jobs over time
Business planner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,053 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,033 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,043 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,024 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 955 | 0.00% |
Average business planner salary over time
Business planner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,250 | $57.33 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $116,738 | $56.12 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $114,696 | $55.14 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $112,247 | $53.96 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $109,939 | $52.86 | +2.6% |
Business planner jobs by state
Most common states for business planners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,105 | 20% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 355 | 18% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 152 | 17% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 129 | 17% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 501 | 16% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 171 | 16% |
| 7 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 425 | 15% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 795 | 14% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 791 | 13% |
| 10 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 388 | 13% |
| 11 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 375 | 13% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,442 | 12% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 782 | 12% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 781 | 12% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 529 | 11% |
| 16 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 511 | 11% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 228 | 11% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,021 | 10% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 486 | 10% |
| 20 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 353 | 8% |
Most common cities for business planners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $124,184 |
| 2 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $126,289 |
| 3 | Mountain View | 2 | 2% | $126,379 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $97,049 |
| 5 | Chandler | 3 | 1% | $106,140 |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | 2 | 1% | $95,439 |
| 7 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $125,975 |
| 8 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $102,384 |
| 9 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $103,101 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $106,357 |
| 11 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $127,506 |
| 12 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $155,106 |
| 13 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $86,856 |
| 14 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $124,302 |
| 15 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $111,634 |
| 16 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $90,455 |
Business Planner job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of business planner experts
The Catholic University of America
Marykate Conroy
Director of Career Development & Employer RelationsThe Catholic University of America
The Busch School of Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Business Planners?
Marykate Conroy: Technically, there are many hard skills to acquire as a business planning analyst. To name just a few: database querying languages, statistical analysis software, data visualization, data mining, and programming skills will all be helpful to develop if you are interested in being a business analyst. Some of these can be learned on the job, but if you are able to obtain certifications or working knowledge prior to applying, this will help you stand out.
What skills will help Business Planners earn the most?
Marykate Conroy: Skills that will help you earn the most are hard to pin down. A combination of the soft and hard skills outlined will help you provide enormous value to an organization. Whether you earn the most is dependent on location, company size, industry, etc. It is also up to how you perform when you are on the job and your ability to grow within the organization. Those with more experience will usually earn more. Negotiation skills may help you in the salary negotiation process to ultimately present your value to the organization and hopefully earn the most that the company can offer for the position.