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Job outlook for consultant general managers in the United States
Consultant general manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected consultant general manager job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for consultant general managers are projected over the next decade.
Consultant general manager salaries have increased 4% for consultant general managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 284,949 consultant general managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 261,572 active consultant general manager job openings in the US.
The average consultant general manager salary is $112,609.
Are consultant general manager jobs in demand?
Consultant general manager job and salary trends over time
Consultant general manager jobs over time
Consultant general manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 284,949 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 224,092 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 229,138 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 218,588 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 211,183 | 0.06% |
Average consultant general manager salary over time
Consultant general manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $112,609 | $54.14 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $109,490 | $52.64 | --0.1% |
| 2024 | $109,653 | $52.72 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $109,089 | $52.45 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $107,893 | $51.87 | +1.6% |
Consultant general manager jobs by state
Most common states for consultant general managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 531 | 77% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 650 | 48% |
| 3 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 2,222 | 46% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 831 | 46% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 437 | 45% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 926 | 44% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,946 | 43% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 366 | 42% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,745 | 41% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 2,264 | 41% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 2,084 | 41% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 428 | 41% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 231 | 40% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 1,139 | 39% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 4,013 | 38% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 3,103 | 37% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 3,732 | 36% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 2,216 | 36% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 2,193 | 36% |
| 20 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 2,009 | 36% |
Most common cities for consultant general managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paragould | 1 | 4% | $73,538 |
| 2 | Diamond Bar | 1 | 2% | $139,604 |
| 3 | Little Rock | 2 | 1% | $74,812 |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $90,639 |
| 5 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $107,211 |
| 6 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $138,574 |
| 7 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $135,575 |
Consultant General Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of consultant general manager experts
Murray State University
Centenary College of Louisiana
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
American Defence Group
Wittenberg University
Dr. Ben Littlepage
ProfessorMurray State University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What will help Consultant General Managers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Ben Littlepage: Salary is maximized when leaders are sought after. Leaders who pursue meaningful experiences and remain 'market ready' are viewed as an asset to any organization. Leaders must carefully consider where the field is moving and respond.
Dr. Barbara Davis
William J. Atkins DeanCentenary College of Louisiana
Frost School of Business
What experience really stands out on Consultant General Manager resumes?
Dr. Barbara Davis: Graduates participating in internships related to their areas of interest. Internships spanning more than one semester at the same firm stand out as well.
What skills stand out on Consultant General Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Consultant General Managers to find work opportunities?
Randy Shearer: The Federal Government will hire you quickly, train you, and give you increased responsibilities and rapid advancement. If you want to lay down core buying fundamentals - the federal government does that - beginning from day one.
What type of skills will young Consultant General Managers need?
Nancy McHugh Ph.D.: Students will need high problem-solving skills to tackle complex, sometimes seemingly intractable problems, the ability to think critically, the ability to engage a wide range of perspectives, and the ability to think compassionately and creatively. Philosophy majors are well set up for this sort of skills cluster because it is built into most philosophy curriculum.
All of the students in our department are also trained in public philosophy. This positions them well to use these skills to work in a range of fields because they have already worked in multiple public spaces with a range of communities.