The map below shows you the number of entomologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where entomologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to entomologist professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the entomologist job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the entomologist industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to entomologist professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the entomologist job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the entomologist industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, entomologist jobs are in demand. Entomologist demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	768	0.00%
2020	829	0.00%
2019	928	0.00%
2018	861	0.00%
2017	854	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$53,997	$25.96	+4.9%
2024	$51,490	$24.75	--0.2%
2023	$51,612	$24.81	+1.8%
2022	$50,693	$24.37	+2.9%
2021	$49,252	$23.68	+1.4%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	405	6%
2	Maryland	6,052,177	100	2%
3	Alaska	739,795	17	2%
4	District of Columbia	693,972	13	2%
5	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	164	1%
6	Michigan	9,962,311	101	1%
7	Washington	7,405,743	85	1%
8	North Carolina	10,273,419	77	1%
9	Missouri	6,113,532	76	1%
10	Ohio	11,658,609	74	1%
11	Minnesota	5,576,606	63	1%
12	Virginia	8,470,020	43	1%
13	Wisconsin	5,795,483	43	1%
14	Nebraska	1,920,076	20	1%
15	New Mexico	2,088,070	15	1%
16	Vermont	623,657	6	1%
17	Mississippi	2,984,100	9	0%
18	New Hampshire	1,342,795	6	0%
19	West Virginia	1,815,857	5	0%
20	Maine	1,335,907	3	0%

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