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Job outlook for energy traders in the United States
Are energy trader jobs in demand?
Yes, energy trader jobs are in demand. Energy trader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Energy trader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of energy trader jobs and the average energy trader salary over time.
Energy trader jobs over time
Energy trader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 526 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 501 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 533 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 530 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 515 | 0.00% |
Average energy trader salary over time
Energy trader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,844 | $55.21 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $110,092 | $52.93 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $108,064 | $51.95 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $104,022 | $50.01 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $103,983 | $49.99 | +1.5% |
Energy trader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of energy trader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where energy traders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for energy traders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 18 | 3% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 108 | 1% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 80 | 1% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 51 | 1% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 48 | 1% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 34 | 1% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 33 | 1% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 30 | 1% |
| 10 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 20 | 1% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 15 | 1% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 13 | 1% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 13 | 1% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 12 | 1% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 10 | 1% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 9 | 1% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 8 | 1% |
Most common cities for energy traders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $96,910 |
| 2 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $110,661 |