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Job outlook for chief deputies in the United States
Are chief deputy jobs in demand?
Yes, chief deputy jobs are in demand. Chief deputy demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Chief deputy job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of chief deputy jobs and the average chief deputy salary over time.
Chief deputy jobs over time
Chief deputy job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,924 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,942 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,976 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,876 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,017 | 0.00% |
Average chief deputy salary over time
Chief deputy salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $126,924 | $61.02 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | $125,907 | $60.53 | --2.7% |
| 2023 | $129,416 | $62.22 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $125,095 | $60.14 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $123,689 | $59.47 | +3.5% |
Chief deputy jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of chief deputy job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where chief deputies earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for chief deputies
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 200 | 29% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 384 | 5% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 49 | 5% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 287 | 4% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 41 | 4% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 209 | 3% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 209 | 3% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 183 | 3% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 114 | 3% |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 58 | 3% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 36 | 3% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 24 | 3% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 17 | 3% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 16 | 3% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 843 | 2% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 478 | 2% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 197 | 2% |
| 18 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 143 | 2% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 87 | 2% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 58 | 2% |
Most common cities for chief deputies
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda | 3 | 5% | $123,867 |
| 2 | Oxnard | 2 | 1% | $141,254 |
| 3 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $160,386 |
| 4 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $126,322 |
| 5 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $115,536 |