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Job outlook for human performance consultants in the United States
Are human performance consultant jobs in demand?
Human performance consultant job and salary trends over time
Human performance consultant jobs over time
Human performance consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 227 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 213 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 211 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 195 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 185 | 0.00% |
Average human performance consultant salary over time
Human performance consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,623 | $38.76 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $77,630 | $37.32 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $75,356 | $36.23 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $73,241 | $35.21 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $71,106 | $34.19 | +2.4% |
Human performance consultant jobs by state
Most common states for human performance consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 232 | 33% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 210 | 24% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 268 | 20% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 570 | 15% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 705 | 14% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 802 | 12% |
| 7 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 369 | 12% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 156 | 12% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 116 | 12% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 77 | 12% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 540 | 10% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 408 | 10% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 776 | 9% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 100 | 9% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 92 | 9% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 787 | 8% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 592 | 8% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 270 | 8% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 242 | 8% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
Most common cities for human performance consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $70,090 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $75,718 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $86,589 |
| 4 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $79,870 |
| 5 | Montgomery | 2 | 1% | $83,066 |
| 6 | Urban Honolulu | 2 | 1% | $69,690 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $80,825 |
| 8 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $69,571 |
| 9 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $72,061 |
| 10 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $75,323 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $68,470 |
| 12 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $65,302 |
| 13 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $81,340 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $93,879 |
| 15 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $104,609 |
| 16 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $91,872 |
| 17 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $87,342 |
Human Performance Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of human performance consultant experts
Utah State University
Bruce Boucher
Lecturer and Director, Professional Master of Human Resource ProgramUtah State University
Management, Master of Human Resources Departments
What skills stand out on Human Performance Consultant resumes?
Bruce Boucher: Actually working in HR, having additional credentials like an MHR, SPHR, and having specific experiences in specific areas of HR.
What soft skills should all Human Performance Consultants possess?
Bruce Boucher: Being an Entrepreneur of Talent, being comfortable working in teams, enlisting trust through actions, being empathetic.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Human Performance Consultants?
Bruce Boucher: HAVE to know the HR basics. Experience with HRIS, Benefits renewals, pay, etc. REALLY know coaching and a variety of tools available to aid the business and the human capital.
What skills will help Human Performance Consultants earn the most?
Bruce Boucher: Being a legitimate business partner and being concerned for the overall welfare of the business. Wearing well and helping over time. Too many young consultants who know 1 or 2 things well and not much more.