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Job outlook for configuration specialists in the United States
Are configuration specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, configuration specialist jobs are in demand. Configuration specialist demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Configuration specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of configuration specialist jobs and the average configuration specialist salary over time.
Configuration specialist jobs over time
Configuration specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 599 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 685 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 568 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 437 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 425 | 0.00% |
Average configuration specialist salary over time
Configuration specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77,122 | $37.08 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $74,581 | $35.86 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $72,892 | $35.04 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $71,791 | $34.52 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $70,619 | $33.95 | +1.6% |
Configuration specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of configuration specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where configuration specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for configuration specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 355 | 51% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 118 | 16% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 140 | 15% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,211 | 14% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 441 | 14% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 100 | 14% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 83 | 14% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 803 | 13% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 241 | 13% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 164 | 12% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 107 | 12% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 771 | 11% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 351 | 11% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 150 | 11% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 113 | 11% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 561 | 10% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 175 | 10% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 178 | 9% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 124 | 9% |
Most common cities for configuration specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Chicago | 1 | 3% | $59,123 |
| 2 | Wausau | 1 | 3% | $55,787 |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | 1 | 2% | $45,887 |
| 4 | Redmond | 1 | 2% | $62,913 |
| 5 | Cape Coral | 1 | 1% | $74,406 |
| 6 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $73,303 |
| 7 | Waukegan | 1 | 1% | $59,111 |
| 8 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $84,411 |
| 9 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $70,825 |
| 10 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $88,379 |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $72,663 |
| 12 | New York | 1 | 0% | $79,749 |
| 13 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $74,025 |
| 14 | Saint Petersburg | 1 | 0% | $74,395 |