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Job outlook for chief risk officers in the United States
Are chief risk officer jobs in demand?
Yes, chief risk officer jobs are in demand. Chief risk officer demand is projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028.
Chief risk officer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of chief risk officer jobs and the average chief risk officer salary over time.
Chief risk officer jobs over time
Chief risk officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 858 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 823 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 825 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 766 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 717 | 0.00% |
Average chief risk officer salary over time
Chief risk officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $117,088 | $56.29 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $113,345 | $54.49 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $111,687 | $53.70 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $109,148 | $52.47 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $106,242 | $51.08 | +3.2% |
Chief risk officer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of chief risk officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where chief risk officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for chief risk officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 212 | 31% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,398 | 20% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 328 | 19% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,543 | 18% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 126 | 17% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 101 | 16% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 851 | 15% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 825 | 15% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 459 | 15% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 162 | 15% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 952 | 14% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 857 | 14% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,653 | 13% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,372 | 13% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 255 | 13% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 172 | 13% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 168 | 13% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 855 | 12% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 417 | 12% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 107 | 12% |
Most common cities for chief risk officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Grove Village | 1 | 3% | $101,284 |
| 2 | Menlo Park | 1 | 3% | $149,105 |
| 3 | Orland Park | 1 | 2% | $101,173 |
| 4 | Tampa | 4 | 1% | $115,682 |
| 5 | Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 1% | $102,496 |
| 6 | Bethlehem | 1 | 1% | $117,801 |
| 7 | Boca Raton | 1 | 1% | $104,078 |
| 8 | Elizabeth | 1 | 1% | $147,107 |
| 9 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $117,161 |
| 10 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $111,559 |
| 11 | Palo Alto | 1 | 1% | $149,066 |
| 12 | New York | 3 | 0% | $137,644 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $103,743 |
| 14 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $134,685 |
| 15 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $101,464 |
| 16 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $100,787 |
| 17 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $99,490 |
| 18 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $98,366 |