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

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

Yes, guide dog trainer jobs are in demand. Guide dog trainer demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	220	0.00%
2020	206	0.00%
2019	229	0.00%
2018	206	0.00%
2017	199	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$38,392	$18.46	+3.6%
2025	$37,065	$17.82	+3.9%
2024	$35,676	$17.15	+1.4%
2023	$35,177	$16.91	+4.3%
2022	$33,727	$16.22	+4.1%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	238	8%
2	Delaware	961,939	79	8%
3	Indiana	6,666,818	454	7%
4	Maryland	6,052,177	415	7%
5	Connecticut	3,588,184	248	7%
6	Kansas	2,913,123	200	7%
7	Mississippi	2,984,100	196	7%
8	Rhode Island	1,059,639	78	7%
9	Illinois	12,802,023	826	6%
10	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	774	6%
11	Ohio	11,658,609	682	6%
12	Missouri	6,113,532	342	6%
13	Kentucky	4,454,189	286	6%
14	Louisiana	4,684,333	286	6%
15	Oregon	4,142,776	228	6%
16	Utah	3,101,833	173	6%
17	Nebraska	1,920,076	119	6%
18	New Hampshire	1,342,795	83	6%
19	North Dakota	755,393	43	6%
20	Alaska	739,795	42	6%

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