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Job outlook for extension specialists in the United States
Are extension specialist jobs in demand?
No, extension specialist jobs are not in demand. Extension specialist demand is projected to decline -4% from 2018 to 2028.
Extension specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of extension specialist jobs and the average extension specialist salary over time.
Extension specialist jobs over time
Extension specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 149 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 363 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 374 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 139 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 129 | 0.00% |
Average extension specialist salary over time
Extension specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,336 | $26.12 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $52,121 | $25.06 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $51,447 | $24.73 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $50,552 | $24.30 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $50,245 | $24.16 | +0.1% |
Extension specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of extension specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where extension specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for extension specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 70 | 10% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 73 | 8% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 223 | 7% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 40 | 7% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 48 | 6% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 322 | 5% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 104 | 5% |
| 8 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 77 | 5% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 68 | 5% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 36 | 5% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 32 | 5% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 454 | 4% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 430 | 4% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 373 | 4% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 263 | 4% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 203 | 4% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 66 | 4% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 44 | 4% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 38 | 4% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 38 | 4% |
Most common cities for extension specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | 2 | 1% | $52,805 |