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Job outlook for communicators in the United States
Are communicator jobs in demand?
Communicator job and salary trends over time
Communicator jobs over time
Communicator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 858 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 865 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 865 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 845 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 826 | 0.00% |
Average communicator salary over time
Communicator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,531 | $24.29 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $49,196 | $23.65 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $48,270 | $23.21 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $47,707 | $22.94 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $46,678 | $22.44 | +2.2% |
Communicator jobs by state
Most common states for communicators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 42 | 7% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 56 | 6% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 45 | 6% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 33 | 6% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 40 | 5% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 47 | 4% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 29 | 4% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 29 | 4% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 60 | 3% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 45 | 3% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 35 | 3% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 34 | 3% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 109 | 2% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 57 | 2% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 57 | 2% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 53 | 2% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 44 | 2% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 39 | 2% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 37 | 2% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 29 | 2% |
Most common cities for communicators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $59,890 |
| 2 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $62,941 |
| 3 | Tempe | 1 | 1% | $55,134 |
| 4 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $60,093 |
| 5 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $52,182 |
| 6 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $51,048 |
| 7 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $64,457 |
| 8 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $40,334 |
| 9 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $71,473 |
Communicator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of communicator experts
Colorado Mesa University
Columbia College Chicago
Hannibal-LaGrange University
University of Minnesota
Elaine Venter Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Mass CommunicationColorado Mesa University
Communication Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Communicator job market given the pandemic?
Elaine Venter Ph.D.: In my opinion, we are going to see an increase in remote work. Graduates should be prepared to be able to work effectively independently and collectively in remote situations relying on computer-mediated communication tools like Zoom.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Communicator job market given the pandemic?
Curtis Lawrence: The pandemic has many aspects-medical, political and the emotional narrative of so many Americans losing their lives in the span of a year. All of these have heightened the need for and interest in solid journalism and I see this continuing for at least the next several years. One trend to keep an eye on will be an emergence in reporting on science and environment, based not only on the pandemic, but also on the global climate crisis that has impacted weather patterns across the globe.
Another aspect to watch will be the impact of science, environment and medical developments on marginalized communities. These types of stories will take on a much larger space in news coverage in the near future.
Louis Riggs
Associate Professor of English, Pre-Law Advisor, Director of Community EngagementHannibal-LaGrange University
Department of English
What will help Communicators increase their earning potential?
Louis Riggs: Potential earnings increases for English majors will come to those who are able to capitalize on their ability to critically think, research systematically and thoroughly, and most importantly, write and speak intelligently. English majors are well represented in law schools as well as graduate schools. We are a diverse and adaptable lot because we think and express ourselves clearly. One of the best economic developers in the state started professional life as an English major. These revelations are not uncommon.
What will help Communicators increase their earning potential?
Jeanne Halgren Kilde Ph.D.: Given the religious and cultural diversity that is present in all career paths these days, the fact that our students are comfortable discussing religion, knowledgeable about it, and able to facilitate communication among colleagues of difference traditions, makes them particularly attractive to many employers.