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Job outlook for configuration managers in the United States
Are configuration manager jobs in demand?
Yes, configuration manager jobs are in demand. Configuration manager demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Configuration manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of configuration manager jobs and the average configuration manager salary over time.
Configuration manager jobs over time
Configuration manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,473 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,118 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,417 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,660 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,336 | 0.00% |
Average configuration manager salary over time
Configuration manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,553 | $54.11 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $108,844 | $52.33 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $106,380 | $51.14 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $104,306 | $50.15 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $101,949 | $49.01 | +1.5% |
Configuration manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of configuration manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where configuration managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for configuration managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 60 | 9% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 377 | 4% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 211 | 3% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 66 | 2% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 21 | 2% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 315 | 1% |
| 7 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 150 | 1% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 136 | 1% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 108 | 1% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 90 | 1% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 77 | 1% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 74 | 1% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 69 | 1% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 54 | 1% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 53 | 1% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 53 | 1% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 38 | 1% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 37 | 1% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 37 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 9 | 1% |
Most common cities for configuration managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 49 | 124% | $116,611 |
| 2 | Laurel | 4 | 15% | $116,439 |
| 3 | Herndon | 3 | 12% | $103,449 |
| 4 | Severn | 5 | 11% | $116,584 |
| 5 | Reston | 4 | 7% | $103,464 |
| 6 | Columbia | 6 | 6% | $116,505 |
| 7 | Brea | 2 | 5% | $138,936 |
| 8 | Arlington | 5 | 2% | $103,613 |
| 9 | Huntsville | 3 | 2% | $84,214 |
| 10 | Washington | 8 | 1% | $117,374 |
| 11 | Aurora | 2 | 1% | $89,444 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $93,686 |
| 13 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $107,520 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 2 | 0% | $93,280 |