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Job outlook for foreign exchange traders in the United States
Are foreign exchange trader jobs in demand?
Yes, foreign exchange trader jobs are in demand. Foreign exchange trader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Foreign exchange trader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of foreign exchange trader jobs and the average foreign exchange trader salary over time.
Foreign exchange trader jobs over time
Foreign exchange trader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 725 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 747 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 743 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 706 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 661 | 0.00% |
Average foreign exchange trader salary over time
Foreign exchange trader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,133 | $55.35 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $110,689 | $53.22 | --2.9% |
| 2023 | $113,978 | $54.80 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $113,374 | $54.51 | --5.2% |
| 2021 | $119,648 | $57.52 | --5.9% |
Foreign exchange trader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of foreign exchange trader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where foreign exchange traders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for foreign exchange traders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 15 | 2% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 109 | 1% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 69 | 1% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 35 | 1% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 20 | 1% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 18 | 1% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 16 | 1% |
| 9 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 15 | 1% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 15 | 1% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 14 | 1% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 14 | 1% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 13 | 1% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 11 | 1% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 10 | 1% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 9 | 1% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 8 | 1% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 5 | 1% |