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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,128 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,140 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,175 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,080 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,015 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,613 | $17.12 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | $34,722 | $16.69 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $33,425 | $16.07 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $32,801 | $15.77 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $31,503 | $15.15 | +3.2% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,135 | 31% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 182 | 26% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 289 | 22% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 139 | 19% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,194 | 16% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 973 | 16% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 157 | 15% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 803 | 14% |
| 9 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 283 | 14% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 261 | 14% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 182 | 14% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 142 | 14% |
| 13 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,272 | 13% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 895 | 13% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 424 | 13% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 113 | 13% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,570 | 12% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,489 | 12% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 686 | 12% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 209 | 12% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collinsville | 2 | 8% | $37,354 |
| 2 | Pensacola | 2 | 4% | $35,172 |
| 3 | Bonita Springs | 1 | 2% | $34,270 |
| 4 | Bradenton | 1 | 2% | $34,372 |
| 5 | Danville | 1 | 2% | $34,746 |
| 6 | Gilbert | 2 | 1% | $40,437 |
| 7 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $34,283 |
| 8 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $34,280 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $40,519 |
| 10 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $34,084 |
| 11 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $38,847 |
| 12 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $40,549 |
| 13 | Jersey City | 1 | 0% | $37,247 |

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Emily Yowell Ph.D.: Psychologists should be aware of what others in their field are making for similar positions. It is important to ask for what your work is worth in an initial position to assure raises are based on a solid starting salary. Newer psychologists may also consider asking for an early review that prompts an early conversation around potential raises, bonus, or other job benefits.
Parris Baker: -People have learned to work from home and in their pajamas.
-Shorter work weeks - 4 day/10-hour work week will become the new normal
-Greater use of internet capabilities.
Sabrina Sullenberger Ph.D.: I think a "good job" out of college is going to be different for different people. But when I think about this in general, I think a good job (especially in social work) is one that allows you to do work that is meaningful, that allows you to use your skills and education, and that gives you a vision for how you might continue to grow as a person and professional. And, it is one that allows you to pay your bills and have some balance (fun, leisure) in your life.

Michael Heron: There will be enduring impacts on graduates due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, this cohort of graduates in 2021 will not be given the opportunity to build relationships and network in-person the way that past students have had the opportunity to do. Interpersonal skills are important for people starting out in their professional lives or starting a new career path and like a muscle that does not get worked these can become difficult to use after months of social distancing or isolation. Many people find jobs or other opportunities through the connections they make in college and the networks they build. Online learning has likely limited the number of interactions with new people and stifled the opportunity to strengthen current relationships that create opportunities in the future.
One thing that may be a positive impact due to the pandemic is that the 2021 graduates will be much more well-versed in online content delivery which will benefit them in a post-COVID world. We are finding out that the classic office setting is not as necessary as we thought and working from home while "Zooming" in will become more prevalent. The students now have been able to hone the skills necessary for this in the laboratory of the classroom. For those in the health and human services fields this will benefit telehealth and service delivery in areas that have previously lacked resources.
William Weston: Many more jobs can be done remotely. Most white-collar workers can work at least partly from home. This should help parents especially.
William Weston: The ability to write clearly and think critically. The deep sense that other people in other cultures, and other positions in our own culture, see the world differently, enabling students to respond to a broad range of people appropriately.
William Weston: Anything that pays the bills. Honest work is ennobling.
OK, jobs that serve others are more satisfying that those that just make money. Human service jobs lead to all kinds of other careers.

Dr. Thomas Dearden Ph.D.: Indeed, the way we work is changing. The skills that young graduates will need are diverse. Transferable skills and soft skills will certainly be marketable. These include traditional crafts such as communication, but I also think the world expects more empathy from its employees. Young graduates with an understanding of racism, sexism, and environmental responsibility will become increasingly important.

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Dr. Tommy Casarez Ph.D.: Opportunities come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are still out there. Whether you are seeking to land a job in education or the non-profit sector, you will need to familiarize yourself and get used to all things digital, for the sake of communicating effectively. The younger your student or service partner's mindset, the more digitally savvy you will need to be, especially in the classroom and in the non-profit world.