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Job outlook for directors of veterans affairs in the United States
Are director of veterans affairs jobs in demand?
Yes, director of veterans affairs jobs are in demand. Director of veterans affairs demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Director of veterans affairs job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of director of veterans affairs jobs and the average director of veterans affairs salary over time.
Director of veterans affairs jobs over time
Director of veterans affairs job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 458 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 414 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 426 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 422 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 418 | 0.00% |
Average director of veterans affairs salary over time
Director of veterans affairs salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,280 | $39.08 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $79,538 | $38.24 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $78,646 | $37.81 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $76,995 | $37.02 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $75,661 | $36.38 | +2.5% |
Director of veterans affairs jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of director of veterans affairs job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where directors of veterans affairs earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for directors of veterans affairs
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 191 | 22% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 509 | 16% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 473 | 16% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 112 | 16% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 443 | 11% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 501 | 10% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 481 | 10% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 298 | 10% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 210 | 3% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 176 | 2% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 99 | 2% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 15 | 2% |
| 13 | New York | 19,849,399 | 164 | 1% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 126 | 1% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 69 | 1% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 44 | 1% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 31 | 1% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 15 | 1% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 13 | 1% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 10 | 1% |
Most common cities for directors of veterans affairs
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $66,711 |
| 2 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $67,472 |
| 3 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $91,577 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $78,491 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $81,637 |
| 6 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $113,209 |