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Job outlook for futures traders in the United States
Are futures trader jobs in demand?
Yes, futures trader jobs are in demand. Futures trader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Futures trader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of futures trader jobs and the average futures trader salary over time.
Futures trader jobs over time
Futures trader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,221 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,290 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,278 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,163 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,027 | 0.00% |
Average futures trader salary over time
Futures trader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,622 | $52.70 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $105,391 | $50.67 | --2.9% |
| 2023 | $108,522 | $52.17 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $107,947 | $51.90 | --5.2% |
| 2021 | $113,921 | $54.77 | --5.9% |
Futures trader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of futures trader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where futures traders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for futures traders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 19,849,399 | 58 | 0% |
| 2 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 21 | 0% |
| 3 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 12 | 0% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 12 | 0% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 10 | 0% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 9 | 0% |
| 7 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 7 | 0% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 6 | 0% |
| 9 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 5 | 0% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 5 | 0% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 4 | 0% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 3 | 0% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 2 | 0% |
| 14 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 2 | 0% |
| 15 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 2 | 0% |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 2 | 0% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for futures traders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwood | 2 | 7% | $98,228 |
| 2 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $96,963 |