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

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

Yes, flight surgeon jobs are in demand. Flight surgeon demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	717	0.00%
2020	554	0.00%
2019	1,056	0.00%
2018	528	0.00%
2017	593	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$429,498	$206.49	+2.5%
2025	$419,070	$201.48	+1.7%
2024	$411,999	$198.08	+1.3%
2023	$406,798	$195.58	--0.4%
2022	$408,446	$196.37	+2.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Maine	1,335,907	41	3%
2	Alaska	739,795	19	3%
3	Vermont	623,657	16	3%
4	Kansas	2,913,123	44	2%
5	North Dakota	755,393	14	2%
6	Illinois	12,802,023	96	1%
7	Minnesota	5,576,606	78	1%
8	Wisconsin	5,795,483	68	1%
9	Indiana	6,666,818	60	1%
10	Washington	7,405,743	53	1%
11	Michigan	9,962,311	52	1%
12	Tennessee	6,715,984	50	1%
13	Connecticut	3,588,184	36	1%
14	Nebraska	1,920,076	27	1%
15	Iowa	3,145,711	23	1%
16	New Hampshire	1,342,795	13	1%
17	West Virginia	1,815,857	13	1%
18	South Dakota	869,666	13	1%
19	Idaho	1,716,943	12	1%
20	Montana	1,050,493	6	1%

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