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Job outlook for general directors in the United States
Are general director jobs in demand?
Yes, general director jobs are in demand. General director demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
General director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of general director jobs and the average general director salary over time.
General director jobs over time
General director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 910 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 861 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 946 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 941 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 929 | 0.00% |
Average general director salary over time
General director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,550 | $52.67 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $106,514 | $51.21 | +7.5% |
| 2023 | $99,107 | $47.65 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $94,663 | $45.51 | +1.0% |
| 2021 | $93,764 | $45.08 | --0.4% |
General director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of general director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where general directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for general directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 237 | 34% |
| 2 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 958 | 20% |
| 3 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 945 | 20% |
| 4 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 582 | 20% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 716 | 18% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 173 | 18% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,189 | 17% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 170 | 16% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 118 | 16% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 287 | 15% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 205 | 15% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 591 | 14% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 187 | 14% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 403 | 13% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,712 | 12% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 811 | 12% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 701 | 12% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 532 | 12% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 415 | 12% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 205 | 12% |