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Job outlook for chief development officers in the United States
Chief development officer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected chief development officer job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 6,300 new jobs for chief development officers are projected over the next decade.
Chief development officer salaries have increased 14% for chief development officers in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,281 chief development officers currently employed in the United States.
There are 135,511 active chief development officer job openings in the US.
The average chief development officer salary is $116,047.
Are chief development officer jobs in demand?
Yes, chief development officer jobs are in demand. Chief development officer demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Chief development officer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of chief development officer jobs and the average chief development officer salary over time.
Chief development officer jobs over time
Chief development officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,281 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,018 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 10,753 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,843 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,142 | 0.00% |
Average chief development officer salary over time
Chief development officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $116,047 | $55.79 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $111,505 | $53.61 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $109,238 | $52.52 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $105,888 | $50.91 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $102,120 | $49.10 | +3.1% |
Chief development officer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of chief development officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where chief development officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for chief development officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 388 | 56% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 252 | 33% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 428 | 32% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,692 | 30% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 247 | 28% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,705 | 26% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 500 | 26% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,615 | 24% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 752 | 24% |
| 10 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 492 | 24% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,239 | 22% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,838 | 22% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,275 | 22% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 645 | 21% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 608 | 21% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 364 | 21% |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,530 | 20% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 146 | 20% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 562 | 19% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 116 | 19% |
Most common cities for chief development officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park | 2 | 6% | $103,482 |
| 2 | Glen Cove | 1 | 4% | $135,436 |
| 3 | Fort Smith | 2 | 2% | $108,683 |
| 4 | Gainesville | 2 | 2% | $87,614 |
| 5 | Fort Pierce | 1 | 2% | $87,532 |
| 6 | Rosemead | 1 | 2% | $131,359 |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $108,036 |
| 8 | San Mateo | 1 | 1% | $133,501 |
| 9 | Southfield | 1 | 1% | $108,934 |
| 10 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $115,386 |
| 11 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $114,587 |
| 12 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $126,345 |
| 13 | Durham | 1 | 0% | $117,759 |
| 14 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $132,624 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $109,728 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $131,525 |
| 17 | New York | 1 | 0% | $135,375 |
| 18 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $128,714 |