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Job outlook for in-stock associates in the United States
In-stock associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected in-stock associate job growth rate is 1% from 2018-2028.
About 46,900 new jobs for in-stock associates are projected over the next decade.
In-stock associate salaries have increased 38% for in-stock associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 383,405 in-stock associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 199,766 active in-stock associate job openings in the US.
The average in-stock associate salary is $32,130.
Are in-stock associate jobs in demand?
In-stock associate job and salary trends over time
In-stock associate jobs over time
In-stock associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 383,405 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 215,424 | 0.06% |
| 2019 | 260,512 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 223,451 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 222,366 | 0.07% |
Average in-stock associate salary over time
In-stock associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,130 | $15.45 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $31,474 | $15.13 | +25.5% |
| 2024 | $25,089 | $12.06 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $23,888 | $11.48 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $23,273 | $11.19 | +2.7% |
In-stock associate jobs by state
Most common states for in-stock associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 272 | 26% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 699 | 22% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 205 | 21% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 240 | 18% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 225 | 17% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,422 | 16% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 897 | 16% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,007 | 15% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 988 | 15% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 870 | 15% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 647 | 15% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 112 | 15% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 92 | 15% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,783 | 14% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,580 | 14% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,469 | 14% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 495 | 14% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,287 | 13% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 810 | 13% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 233 | 13% |
Most common cities for in-stock associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aventura | 10 | 27% | $27,538 |
| 2 | Novi | 9 | 15% | $30,702 |
| 3 | Costa Mesa | 12 | 11% | $34,198 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 12 | 10% | $34,776 |
| 5 | Orlando | 11 | 4% | $27,772 |
| 6 | Scottsdale | 10 | 4% | $31,921 |
| 7 | Miami | 12 | 3% | $27,529 |
| 8 | Cincinnati | 10 | 3% | $30,447 |
| 9 | Boston | 14 | 2% | $35,319 |
| 10 | Las Vegas | 11 | 2% | $32,601 |
| 11 | Fresno | 9 | 2% | $34,494 |
| 12 | San Diego | 13 | 1% | $34,027 |
| 13 | Houston | 12 | 1% | $29,106 |
| 14 | Austin | 11 | 1% | $29,379 |
| 15 | Los Angeles | 19 | 0% | $34,291 |
| 16 | New York | 16 | 0% | $33,849 |
| 17 | Chicago | 10 | 0% | $31,566 |
In-Stock Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of in-stock associate experts
San Diego Mesa College
Meegan Feori Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorSan Diego Mesa College
Department is Business Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the In-Stock Associate job market given the pandemic?
Meegan Feori Ph.D.: According to Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company (2020), the pandemic is accelerating the pre-existing trends of digital shopping and consumer support of social justice. This will impact the skills necessary to complete existing jobs; it may also introduce new job functions within the fashion industry. People will need to "learn, unlearn, and relearn" skills (Toffler; 1970, p. 414). At a foundational skill level, problem-solving, statistics, emotional intelligence, and collaboration are paramount. The fashion industry has a track record of adopting emerging technologies and anticipating cultural shifts. Therefore, I recommend making an effort to involve yourself with artificial intelligence, virtual reality, 3D prototyping, or other emerging technology. Also, being knowledgeable of sustainability, inclusivity, and ethical business practices will serve you well.