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Job outlook for deputy field organizers in the United States
Deputy field organizer job and salary trends over time
Deputy field organizer jobs over time
Deputy field organizer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,288 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,886 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,196 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 13,290 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,704 | 0.00% |
Average deputy field organizer salary over time
Deputy field organizer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,776 | $24.41 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $47,540 | $22.86 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $46,270 | $22.25 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $45,130 | $21.70 | --3.6% |
| 2022 | $46,813 | $22.51 | +2.9% |
Deputy field organizer jobs by state
Most common states for deputy field organizers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 167 | 24% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 114 | 15% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 122 | 12% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 144 | 11% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 63 | 11% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 140 | 10% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 768 | 9% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 623 | 9% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 448 | 8% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 438 | 8% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 330 | 8% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 243 | 8% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 80 | 8% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 469 | 7% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 442 | 7% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 250 | 7% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 153 | 7% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 125 | 7% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 51 | 7% |
Deputy Field Organizer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of deputy field organizer experts
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
DePaul University
Osvaldo Rivera
cultural/community organizer, retired LEO for U of M School of Social WorkUniversity of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Community Organization And Advocacy
What general advice would you give to a Deputy Field Organizer?
Osvaldo Rivera: Utilize community organizing skills, include as many as possible in your mission, and look for opportunities to organize others.
What Deputy Field Organizer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Osvaldo Rivera: Develop meaningful relationships, stay up to date on current affairs, understand macro-level dynamics and theory of change.
What will help Deputy Field Organizers increase their earning potential?
Osvaldo Rivera: Learn to be general practitioners so that you can respond to different situations appropriately. No one size fits all is the name of the game.
What general advice would you give to a Deputy Field Organizer?
Peter Herbst MSW, LCSW: Get solid experience, take some hits, win some battles. Community organizing takes place 'in the trenches' and requires hard work, perseverance and a thick skin. Results count.
What Deputy Field Organizer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Peter Herbst MSW, LCSW: First jobs for community organizing and advocacy require candidates to start local. That is, neighborhood or local groups and non-profits. The jobs may not be full-time or long-term.
What will help Deputy Field Organizers increase their earning potential?
Peter Herbst MSW, LCSW: Tech savvy, along with the time-honored skills of excellent communications, relationship building, and developing goals, strategies and tactics.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Deputy Field Organizers to find work opportunities?
Euan Hague Ph.D.: Public administration occurs all over the United States. Here in the Chicagoland area we have around 150 municipalities, and each has a city planner, a community development officer, a city manager or clerk, and so on. One thing about public sector jobs is that they tend to be pretty stable and secure with benefits. It's a great career to consider entering in this difficult job market.