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Job outlook for immigration officers in the United States
Are immigration officer jobs in demand?
Yes, immigration officer jobs are in demand. Immigration officer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Immigration officer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of immigration officer jobs and the average immigration officer salary over time.
Immigration officer jobs over time
Immigration officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 964 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 944 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 916 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 868 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 828 | 0.00% |
Average immigration officer salary over time
Immigration officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $63,184 | $30.38 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $61,362 | $29.50 | +0.3% |
| 2023 | $61,193 | $29.42 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $60,313 | $29.00 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $59,131 | $28.43 | +1.4% |
Immigration officer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of immigration officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where immigration officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for immigration officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | 961,939 | 194 | 20% |
| 2 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 310 | 18% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,414 | 17% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,155 | 17% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 178 | 17% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 128 | 17% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 919 | 16% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 262 | 14% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 188 | 14% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 779 | 13% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 116 | 13% |
| 13 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,450 | 12% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,044 | 12% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 816 | 12% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 696 | 12% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 393 | 12% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 241 | 12% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,357 | 11% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 331 | 11% |
Most common cities for immigration officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $79,694 |