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Job outlook for chief systems engineers in the United States
Are chief systems engineer jobs in demand?
Yes, chief systems engineer jobs are in demand. Chief systems engineer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Chief systems engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of chief systems engineer jobs and the average chief systems engineer salary over time.
Chief systems engineer jobs over time
Chief systems engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,371 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,565 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,648 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,716 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,726 | 0.00% |
Average chief systems engineer salary over time
Chief systems engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $128,373 | $61.72 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $126,021 | $60.59 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $122,595 | $58.94 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $121,974 | $58.64 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $118,429 | $56.94 | +1.0% |
Chief systems engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of chief systems engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where chief systems engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for chief systems engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 655 | 94% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,777 | 33% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,828 | 27% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,632 | 27% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,421 | 25% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 222 | 23% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,580 | 21% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 132 | 21% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 142 | 19% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 111 | 19% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 727 | 18% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 239 | 18% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,223 | 17% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 179 | 17% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 508 | 16% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 328 | 16% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 124 | 16% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,068 | 15% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 554 | 15% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 127 | 15% |
Most common cities for chief systems engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel | 1 | 4% | $123,968 |
| 2 | Merrimack | 1 | 4% | $116,816 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $124,153 |
| 4 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $115,820 |
| 5 | Clifton | 2 | 2% | $125,222 |
| 6 | Palm Bay | 2 | 2% | $100,554 |
| 7 | Azusa | 1 | 2% | $145,369 |
| 8 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $115,288 |
| 9 | East Hartford | 1 | 2% | $125,126 |
| 10 | Plano | 2 | 1% | $128,141 |
| 11 | Nashua | 1 | 1% | $116,925 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $124,158 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs | 2 | 0% | $117,105 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $115,520 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $145,569 |