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Job outlook for configuration management specialists in the United States
Are configuration management specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, configuration management specialist jobs are in demand. Configuration management specialist demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Configuration management specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of configuration management specialist jobs and the average configuration management specialist salary over time.
Configuration management specialist jobs over time
Configuration management specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,074 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,494 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,821 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,608 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,546 | 0.00% |
Average configuration management specialist salary over time
Configuration management specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,054 | $40.89 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $82,251 | $39.54 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $80,389 | $38.65 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $79,175 | $38.06 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $77,882 | $37.44 | +1.6% |
Configuration management specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of configuration management specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where configuration management specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for configuration management specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 441 | 64% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 234 | 31% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,480 | 29% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 255 | 27% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 164 | 26% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,661 | 24% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 181 | 24% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,373 | 23% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 434 | 23% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 925 | 22% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 647 | 21% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 183 | 21% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,065 | 19% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,060 | 19% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 250 | 19% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,244 | 18% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,345 | 18% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 366 | 18% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 240 | 18% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 184 | 18% |
Most common cities for configuration management specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | 2 | 7% | $95,380 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $89,059 |
| 3 | Rockville | 2 | 3% | $88,424 |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | 3 | 2% | $74,094 |
| 5 | Topeka | 3 | 2% | $69,848 |
| 6 | Columbia | 2 | 2% | $88,736 |
| 7 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $90,683 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs | 3 | 1% | $60,639 |
| 9 | Mesa | 3 | 1% | $78,696 |
| 10 | Oxnard | 2 | 1% | $95,283 |
| 11 | San Diego | 4 | 0% | $90,358 |
| 12 | Fort Worth | 3 | 0% | $80,231 |
| 13 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $57,696 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $79,115 |