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Job outlook for directors of economic development in the United States
Are director of economic development jobs in demand?
Yes, director of economic development jobs are in demand. Director of economic development demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Director of economic development job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of director of economic development jobs and the average director of economic development salary over time.
Director of economic development jobs over time
Director of economic development job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 392 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 383 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 373 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 342 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 317 | 0.00% |
Average director of economic development salary over time
Director of economic development salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,578 | $51.72 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $103,367 | $49.70 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $101,266 | $48.69 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $98,161 | $47.19 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $94,667 | $45.51 | +3.1% |
Director of economic development jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of director of economic development job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where directors of economic development earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for directors of economic development
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 293 | 34% |
| 2 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 394 | 22% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 154 | 22% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 957 | 19% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 254 | 19% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 882 | 18% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 127 | 17% |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 627 | 16% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 172 | 16% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 116 | 15% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 833 | 14% |
| 12 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 667 | 14% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 429 | 14% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,318 | 13% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 255 | 13% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,198 | 12% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 874 | 12% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 351 | 12% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 258 | 12% |
| 20 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 314 | 11% |
Most common cities for directors of economic development
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $98,557 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $104,253 |
| 3 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $106,901 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $98,284 |
| 5 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $125,263 |
| 6 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $114,326 |
| 7 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $103,317 |
| 8 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $83,823 |
| 9 | Topeka | 1 | 1% | $116,488 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $104,433 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $101,005 |
| 12 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $140,797 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $106,786 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $100,213 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $107,803 |
| 16 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $91,209 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $93,420 |
| 18 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $70,629 |