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Job outlook for cost controllers in the United States
Are cost controller jobs in demand?
Yes, cost controller jobs are in demand. Cost controller demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Cost controller job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of cost controller jobs and the average cost controller salary over time.
Cost controller jobs over time
Cost controller job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,048 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,979 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,989 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,957 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,927 | 0.00% |
Average cost controller salary over time
Cost controller salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,697 | $36.87 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $74,601 | $35.87 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $73,506 | $35.34 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $72,307 | $34.76 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $71,056 | $34.16 | +1.4% |
Cost controller jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of cost controller job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where cost controllers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for cost controllers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 60 | 9% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 38 | 4% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 182 | 3% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 154 | 3% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 147 | 3% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 104 | 3% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 78 | 3% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 45 | 3% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 23 | 3% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 20 | 3% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 782 | 2% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 302 | 2% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 226 | 2% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 209 | 2% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 166 | 2% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 158 | 2% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 133 | 2% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 128 | 2% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 74 | 2% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 19 | 2% |
Most common cities for cost controllers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter | 2 | 5% | $66,838 |
| 2 | Pueblo | 2 | 2% | $68,731 |
| 3 | Binghamton | 1 | 2% | $89,083 |
| 4 | Everett | 1 | 1% | $87,660 |
| 5 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $58,977 |
| 6 | Pearland | 1 | 1% | $74,669 |
| 7 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $74,450 |