The map below shows you the number of extension worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where extension workers 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 extension worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the extension worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the extension worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

Yes, extension worker jobs are in demand. Extension worker demand is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	84	0.00%
2020	64	0.00%
2019	69	0.00%
2018	64	0.00%
2017	67	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$38,302	$18.41	+3.7%
2024	$36,935	$17.76	--0.3%
2023	$37,031	$17.80	+0.7%
2022	$36,786	$17.69	+0.0%
2021	$36,771	$17.68	+0.6%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	South Dakota	869,666	136	16%
2	Nebraska	1,920,076	283	15%
3	District of Columbia	693,972	96	14%
4	Washington	7,405,743	927	13%
5	Georgia	10,429,379	1,209	12%
6	Oregon	4,142,776	499	12%
7	Utah	3,101,833	380	12%
8	West Virginia	1,815,857	220	12%
9	Virginia	8,470,020	940	11%
10	Missouri	6,113,532	660	11%
11	Colorado	5,607,154	636	11%
12	Connecticut	3,588,184	385	11%
13	Delaware	961,939	110	11%
14	Wyoming	579,315	62	11%
15	Florida	20,984,400	2,021	10%
16	North Carolina	10,273,419	1,005	10%
17	Tennessee	6,715,984	703	10%
18	Alabama	4,874,747	501	10%
19	South Carolina	5,024,369	494	10%
20	Louisiana	4,684,333	473	10%

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