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Job outlook for directors of institutional research in the United States
Are director of institutional research jobs in demand?
Yes, director of institutional research jobs are in demand. Director of institutional research demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Director of institutional research job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of director of institutional research jobs and the average director of institutional research salary over time.
Director of institutional research jobs over time
Director of institutional research job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 249 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 253 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 226 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 201 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 187 | 0.00% |
Average director of institutional research salary over time
Director of institutional research salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,935 | $42.76 | +6.8% |
| 2024 | $83,235 | $40.02 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $79,857 | $38.39 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $76,704 | $36.88 | --0.7% |
| 2021 | $77,272 | $37.15 | --0.3% |
Director of institutional research jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of director of institutional research job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where directors of institutional research earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for directors of institutional research
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 707 | 22% |
| 2 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 613 | 20% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 648 | 16% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 94 | 15% |
| 5 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 651 | 14% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 414 | 14% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 151 | 14% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 645 | 13% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 537 | 13% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 172 | 13% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 651 | 12% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 590 | 11% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 105 | 11% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 97 | 11% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,826 | 10% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,297 | 10% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 807 | 10% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 183 | 10% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 838 | 9% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 283 | 9% |
Most common cities for directors of institutional research
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helena | 1 | 3% | $87,310 |
| 2 | Beverly | 1 | 2% | $88,593 |
| 3 | South San Francisco | 1 | 1% | $124,926 |
| 4 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $95,355 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $75,196 |
| 6 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $76,250 |