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Job outlook for document management consultants in the United States
Are document management consultant jobs in demand?
Document management consultant job and salary trends over time
Document management consultant jobs over time
Document management consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 385 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 368 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 356 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 343 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 330 | 0.00% |
Average document management consultant salary over time
Document management consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $70,182 | $33.74 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $68,261 | $32.82 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $66,939 | $32.18 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $66,011 | $31.74 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $65,114 | $31.30 | +0.0% |
Document management consultant jobs by state
Most common states for document management consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 614 | 88% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 249 | 26% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 230 | 26% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 159 | 25% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 726 | 23% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 465 | 22% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,813 | 21% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 221 | 21% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,404 | 20% |
| 10 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 369 | 20% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 269 | 20% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 153 | 20% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,298 | 19% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 796 | 19% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 253 | 19% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,245 | 18% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 892 | 18% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 886 | 18% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 136 | 18% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 610 | 17% |
Most common cities for document management consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $69,092 |
| 2 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $58,317 |
| 3 | Wilmington | 1 | 1% | $88,434 |
| 4 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $95,852 |
| 5 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $83,449 |
| 6 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $73,912 |
| 7 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $85,629 |
Document Management Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of document management consultant experts
University of West Florida
Lewis-Clark State College
Xavier University
Coastal Carolina University
Florida State University
Bucknell University
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Drexel University
Bay Path University
Molloy College
University of Georgia, Terry College of Business
Elon University
Lake Superior State University
Angelo State University
University of Redlands
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Arizona State University
Bakersfield College
What will help Document Management Consultants increase their earning potential?
Dr. Haris Alibašić Ph.D., MPA: "In the next 3-5 years, specific skills are poised to become increasingly important in business: Data Literacy, Digital Proficiency, Emotional Intelligence, Sustainability, Resilience, and Social Responsibility. However, the most necessary lasting skill that benefited my career is Effective Communication. Being able to communicate effectively is an indispensable skill."
What skills will help Document Management Consultants earn the most?
Jenny Scott: -Emotional Intelligence
-Relevant industry experience (expertise)
-Written and oral presentation communication
-Ability to relate and connect . . .the best strategy in the world will live on paper only if the leader is not able to relate to their people (all stakeholder groups) and connect. Leadership involves three key elements: People - Influence - Goals. The most effective leaders are able to ethically influence their followers for the purpose of attaining the organization's mission and goals.
Mike Halloran
Teaching Professor, Management and Entrepreneurship, Taskforce Member, Center for InnovationXavier University
Management Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Document Management Consultants?
Mike Halloran: Excel
-Digital communication
-Budget management
Sourav Batabyal Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Finance and EconomicsCoastal Carolina University
Finance and Economics Department
What skills stand out on Document Management Consultant resumes?
Sourav Batabyal Ph.D.: Problem-solving, Creative thinking, Data Analytics, Competitive Strategies, Communication, Leadership and Team Building, Decision making.
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.
Assistant Department Chair and Executive Director, Center for Human Resource ManagementFlorida State University
Department of Management and the Center for Human Resource Management
What soft skills should all Document Management Consultants possess?
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.: While advancements in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and data analytics occupy center stage in many areas of management practice, soft skills continue to be seen as equally or even more important skills for success in the field of management. Soft skills are typically described as personal attributes, qualities, and characteristics that enable us to interact more effectively with others. In most fields of management, our ability to communicate, work with, and interact with other people constitutes a significant portion of the work we do. Consequently, employers are focused on identifying candidates who possess strong skills are areas of communication (verbal, written, and non-verbal), leadership and followership, collaboration, an ability to work in teams, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, conflict management, problem-solving, creativity.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Document Management Consultants?
C. Darren Brooks Ph.D.: As stated earlier, the field of management is broad and encompasses all industries and sectors. Consequently, the technical skills necessary to succeed will vary according to the specific knowledge and experiences required to understand the nuances of an organization. Accordingly, graduates who have business acumen and technical competency in a particular discipline or industry would be better positioned for employment opportunities. As a result, I always place emphasis on gaining internships and work experience concurrently with academic study. These experiences will provide a real-world understanding of the type of skills necessary to succeed in organizations as well as offer industry-specific knowledge. However, for many graduates, their practical skills are limited. In this case, it is important to ensure you have more generalizable skills that are applicable across industries, such as building digital fluency, analytical fluency, writing skills, and strong Excel skills. When speaking with consulting firms and industry employers, they repeatedly reference the need for graduates to demonstrate more advanced Excel skills.
Neil Boyd Ph.D.
David J. & Deborah West Professor of Management; Chair, Management and Organizations DepartmentBucknell University
Management and Organizations Department
What skills will help Document Management Consultants earn the most?
Neil Boyd Ph.D.: A combination of hard and soft skills, but at the end of the day, soft skills are critical to truly helping clients. And, for sure, they can be learned. This is a challenge for management education, but places like the Freeman College of Management at Bucknell work hard to develop soft skills in students primarily through coaching, experiential and community-based pedagogies, and professional development programming.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Document Management Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Miguel Olivas-Luján Ph.D.: As the economy "reopens" (thanks to appeased fears of contagion driven by vaccination, herd immunity, people worn out by the lockdowns, warmer weather, etc.), we should see workforce adjustments across industries and occupations. Already in March, unemployment was returning to 6% (from a high of 14.8% in April 2020, but after a low of 3.5 in February 2020; https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/LNS14000000). Barring unexpected resistance in the virus variants or other influences, the summer and fall months should give us better job market numbers, but this recovery seems to be benefitting some population segments more than others. The unemployed rate for teenagers was at 13%, followed by Blacks (9.6%), Hispanics (7.9%), Asians (6%), adult men (5.8%), and adult women (5.7%; more detail is available at https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm).
What technical skills for a Document Management Consultant stand out to employers?
Dr. Miguel Olivas-Luján Ph.D.: Of course, there is variation across industries, but the long lockdown months have highlighted the need for skills that make telecommuting and work from home more efficient and effective. The ability to use not just technologies but also work habits that allow collaboration mediated by information and communication tools has only become more valuable. With this, I mean that it is important to use Zoom, Teams, Skype, and similar technologies, but even more than that, scheduling, collaboration, creative, professional-grade, and timely delivery (in the absence of face-to-face interaction) is vital. If a higher proportion of work-from-home becomes predominant (as many commentators expect), these skills are likely to differentiate high-performers from their counterparts.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Document Management Consultants?
Lauren D’Innocenzo Ph.D.: The coronavirus pandemic has certainly tightened the job market, with fewer available jobs in many sectors such as the service industry, but at the same time, has created many other opportunities for graduates in fields such as healthcare and supply chain. For new graduates, strategically considering opportunities may help to overcome some of the challenges presented in the current economy.
For example, if you are looking to gain experience in service, applying to service-oriented positions in IT or healthcare may offer more opportunities and give you more breadth of experience. I believe the potential for an enduring impact exists in a graduate's ability to adapt to changing demands and willingness to cast a wider net for available positions. Graduates who are myopically focused and unwilling to test their knowledge in different areas may not see the same opportunities, and over time, the lack of opportunities can add up. Now is a great time to work on your resilience and flexibility.
Eleni Barbieri
Adjunct ProfessorBay Path University
School of Science and Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Document Management Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Eleni Barbieri: The online shopping model already had a headstart before the pandemic, and the pandemic has exponentially increased this trend. Retail sale supervision and management positions are going to decrease. Computer programming, network management, internet security, warehouse management, logistics, and delivery-related employment positions are going to increase. Also, computers have enabled more and more large corporations to allow employees to work from home. Initially originating from a need to isolate employees during the pandemic, corporations are seeing great benefits with this practice, with little or no reduction in work output and high dollar value in not having to maintain workspaces for employees. Sadly, due to a tragic decrease of generation X consumers, due to the pandemic, businesses that targeted and relied on that segment of the population will suffer.
Specifically in the area of legal services, you will see a greater difficulty in recruiting and keeping entry-level service providers. The pandemic exposed the contamination risks to those working within in the legal service profession. The risk of future pandemics, current portrayal of the legal services profession in the media, and the ever-compounding avalanche of retirements due to those factors, will create a need for employers to find incentives for people to enter and stay in this demanding field of service.
What Document Management Consultant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Eleni Barbieri: I would highly recommend that they work to improve their communication skills. I suggest working to improve all aspects of their communication skills, verbal, nonverbal, and written. The current generation of entry-level employees is already lacking in when it comes to the communication skill set required, due to the advent of texting, emails, and all other forms of indirect communication. The ability to communicate clearly will be an invaluable asset no matter the profession they decide to pursue. While they are working on their communication skills, they should also focus on their abilities to accurately receive communications. Being able to actively listen will garner a better understanding of the message the speaker is trying to convey and the environment in which they find themselves immersed.
Additionally, they need to remain current regarding changes, updates, or trends in their chosen field. They need to remain plugged into data sources that can provide them with the vital information that they require to maintain their proficiency levels in order to successfully return to the academic environment after their gap year.
What general advice would you give to a Document Management Consultant?
Eleni Barbieri: Take advantage of every opportunity to intern, observe, or volunteer in the area of your chosen profession. Gather as much information as possible to assist you in making sure that the profession that you chose is the one that you really wantd. There are many different professions in the legal services field. Go in with an open mind and with your eyes wide open; sample all the ones you're interested in so that you can get on track to your ultimate career goal as soon as possible. Do your research to ensure that you pick the organization that best suits your ideals and your vision of an environment that inspires and motivates you to succeed.
Remember that you never stop learning. Stay informed. You will work with numerous people. Try to emulate the ones that you feel are the most successful and professional. Focus is everything. Have a short-term plan, a five-year plan, and a long-term plan. It's alright to adjust your plan as long as you keep your ultimate goals in sight.
What general advice would you give to a Document Management Consultant?
Brian Noll: To "put your head down" and do your work! Never complain about having to work additional hours as this is the norm in the accounting profession. Having a good work ethic is essential to success in your career. Lastly, stay off your phone! Your phone should be used for personal matters on your own time and not during work hours.
Ron Aubé Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of ManagementUniversity of Georgia, Terry College of Business
Department of Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Document Management Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Ron Aubé Ph.D.: Covid-19 raised awareness about the importance of trust and flexibility in the workplace. Organizations have been forced to explore options beyond traditional office solutions and learned to adapt for different tasks and projects while maintaining employee morale and productivity. Remote work and entrusting employees is not only possible, but necessary, as well as profitable. Companies found that employees can remain effective and productive, while enjoying increased job satisfaction and progressive organizations look for opportunities to arrange talent-sharing partnerships with other organizations.
Remote work has in some ways dehumanized employees and much remains to be done to prioritize the well-being of employees, treating them as people first and workers second. Personal factors promoting physical health and emotional well-being are trendy. Gartner (2020) finds that 32 percent of organizations are replacing full-time employees with contingent workers as a cost-saving measure. The workforce will be increasingly distributed requiring new forms of management and leadership at the top and ways to enhance job satisfaction. Furthermore, the cross-generational workforce curve is being reshaped as many workers aged over 65 are retiring due to infection concerns. While young workers are currently more likely to be in jobs impacted by the crisis, this exodus of older workers opens the door for them to step in.
Unlike typical recessions where the consumption of goods collapses while services remain largely stable, this pandemic has created the opposite. The service industries (entertainment, travel, lodging, full-service restaurants, elective healthcare, and childcare) have been the most adversely affected driven by the impact of social distancing (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Employment opportunities in production, transportation, storage, and selling of goods (excluding retail) are therefore expected to rise. Fueled by the new realities of social distancing and the increased need for digital collaborations in the workforce, fields related to artificial intelligence are growing at an accelerated pace.
Migration away from large urban centers is becoming noticeable as fewer people come to work and spend money in the city. As a result, the most significant drop in hiring has occurred in large metropolitan areas, while outside the cities, hiring is on the rise.
What Document Management Consultant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Ron Aubé Ph.D.: Across all spheres of the working population, people have been forced to undertake a crash course in technology, from audio-visual meetings to other online collaborative media. These skills are crucial and the engine of change in our "new normal" world. Among the companies being forced to try telecommuting, it is a safe bet that many will decide to adopt this more economical and efficient work arrangement and allow people to work from home.
Connecting with people remotely and bringing energy to communications requires excellent written communication and creativity in interacting via modern technology. A recent Gartner poll showed that 48 percent of employees will likely work remotely at least part of the time after COVID-19 versus 30 percent before the pandemic. Collaborating digitally in a remote and distributed context will require adjusting the employee experience with new strategies, goal-setting and employee evaluations. Developing excellent communication skills is crucial. Learn how to write clearly, concisely, and quickly. Avoid long sentences, get to the point. People have a short span of attention. Captivate your audience in the beginning of your communication.
Model after other successful writers and practice, practice, practice! The only way to get better at writing is to write. The "new normal" will be kind to those who can communicate effectively and persuasively. The workforce is composed of five different generations and it's crucial for the new generation to learn how to collaboration with older cohorts. As such, without the need to show reverence for older workers, show respect and willingness to learn. Conversely offer help. Reverse mentoring is very popular in many organizations. Knowledge transfer is beneficial for all.
What general advice would you give to a Document Management Consultant?
Ron Aubé Ph.D.: Be humble and coachable. Get several mentors and absorb all the knowledge you can from them. Learn from experienced workers and share your own knowledge. Older generations are not always as savvy with technology and reverse mentoring has proven productive whereas older experienced workers can teach the younger cohorts about how to navigate organizational and decision-making issues. Remote work has made this a bit more challenging but not impossible. Build your network. Get involved in everything and anything related to your field of expertise. Be seen. Share your knowledge. Be confident, yet humble and open to new ideas.
As the workplace is still undergoing significant behavior change forced by Covid-19, probably the best advice I could give to a graduate beginning her/his career is to be adaptable and seek to work for an organization with a culture of agility and innovation. Organizations refusing to change and adapt are doomed to fail ultimately. As a young graduate with the knowledge of technology, you have an enormous advantage over workers not possessing the ability to navigate the digital world so easily. Take advantage of it.
What skills stand out on Document Management Consultant resumes?
Brooke Buffington: Skills that standout are often position specific, but there are always skills that a wide-variety of employers seek. These skills align with the competencies developed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), which include skills in critical thinking/problem solving, oral/written communication, teamwork/collaboration, digital technology, leadership, professionalism/work-ethic, career management, and global/intercultural fluency.
Marta Diaz
Assistant ProfessorLake Superior State University
Lukenda School of Business
What skills stand out on Document Management Consultant resumes?
Marta Diaz: -The skills that will stand out on a resume are the ones that meet the needs of the employer as described in the position description. Adaptability/flexibility are valuable during this time of uncertainty created by the pandemic.
-Digital literacy skills in remote work and learning and business software application skills are essential for business students. Graduates are learning these skills in college, bringing these skills to the employer rather than developing these skills on the job.
-Many businesses are also training online, so students can have an advantage because they have learned how to learn online.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Document Management Consultants to find work opportunities?
Marta Diaz:
-Larger metropolitan areas would most likely have the largest number of opportunities; however, there will be more remote work opportunities without living in these metro areas.
-A new job opportunity for the future is the CRO (Chief Remote Officer), responsible for managing remote workers.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Document Management Consultants?
Dr. Andy Tiger Ph.D.: Tough question. It will probably take some time to know the effect. Some industries will suffer and might not recover. However, some industries are thriving and will likely continue to do so. Opportunities will exist, but they might not be the type of career that a graduate initially wanted to pursue.
What type of skills will young Document Management Consultants need?
Jill Robinson Ph.D.: The entertainment industry employs graduates from various disciplines, such as theatre, music, law, art, and business. The rapidly changing, consumer-driven demand reinforces the idea that students may well hold jobs not even invented yet. Those wishing to pursue more performance-based careers must bring more than talent and big dreams. They need patience and perseverance, as it can take years to make enough money to survive in this field, leaving many to work elsewhere while trying to get their foot in the door. They must have a flexible mindset to deal with inconsistent income and schedules that can change at a moment's notice. That flexibility also extends to openness for continuous learning beyond college and throughout their careers. The ability to network is critical, so current students should look for internships and volunteer activities to access those in the industry. Joining professional associations and working in event planning are other routes to expand networking opportunities.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Document Management Consultants in the next 5 years?
Dr. Stephen Shiring: People are mobile, and travel will continue.
Food is such an emotional experience, shared with family, friends, and business associates, which will never change. Entertainment is part of our existence, and consumers will seek it.
Hospitality Management is used as an "umbrella" term to encapsulate the segments of the Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, Special Events, and the Service Industry that accommodates people in their quest to satisfy this person's wants. As an employer, the hospitality industry offers our graduate's management career opportunities as an entrepreneur or within global operational systems, including corporate support centers, supply chain and logistics management, restaurants, tourism, special events, hotels, resorts, clubs, beverage operations, theme parks, contract food services, gaming operations, catering, cruise lines, sales, and other travel-related venues, and service-related careers.
Other service industries have discovered the transferable skills students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management bring with them to the workplace. These skills include a focused management concentration, excellent hands-on work experience, customer service skills, a dedication to accomplishing organizational goals using a team-focused approach using a diverse workforce, and assuming the individual responsibility to get the job done while ensuring the customer is extremely satisfied - are the same skills a successful business requires, regardless if it's in banking or restaurants.
As our alumni are currently employed in all hospitality industry segments, they are also being hired in banking, health care, insurance, real estate, and specifically Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Our current hospitality management students are now actively recruited and sought by these industries for both internship opportunities and management career positions -- and this hiring trend will continue to grow over the next five years.
Hitendra Chaturvedi
Professor of PracticeArizona State University
Supply Chain Management Department
What experience really stands out on Document Management Consultant resumes?
Hitendra Chaturvedi: Real and quantifiable results on work performed stand out rather than just words. Working with people and showing effective cross-group collaboration stands out. Having the courage to show that a project you worked on failed, but you got valuable lessons from it stands out. In my books, if there is a spelling mistake on that single page of the resume that is supposed to represent you, it will immediately force me to practice my basketball shooting skills with the garbage bin.
Michelle Burton
Adjunct Faculty, Business Management and Information TechnologyBakersfield College
Business Management and Information Technology
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Document Management Consultants?
Michelle Burton: The enduring impact on business graduates, I foresee, is the change in how business and education will continue to be conducted via virtual formats. Those who continue their higher education will see traditional on-ground environments not return to the previous setting for most, but rather through "safer" distance learning environments.
Once graduates enter the workforce, I believe, they will embrace a virtual environment there, too, depending on the organization and industry. A large majority of businesses have already transitioned to a virtual format in a short time, that those businesses have laid a foundation and will continue to operate in very similar methods. For those businesses that have not had a negative impact on operating virtually, they have the opportunity to continue to decrease overhead, without impacting its workforce or bottom line. If anything, a virtual working environment can be a huge cost saving for some businesses, which is why working virtually will be the way of the future for the business.