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Job outlook for intelligence officers in the United States
Intelligence officer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected intelligence officer job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 20,600 new jobs for intelligence officers are projected over the next decade.
Intelligence officer salaries have increased 13% for intelligence officers in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,992 intelligence officers currently employed in the United States.
There are 64,410 active intelligence officer job openings in the US.
The average intelligence officer salary is $93,740.
Are intelligence officer jobs in demand?
Yes, intelligence officer jobs are in demand. Intelligence officer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Intelligence officer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of intelligence officer jobs and the average intelligence officer salary over time.
Intelligence officer jobs over time
Intelligence officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,992 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,132 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,115 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,009 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,851 | 0.00% |
Average intelligence officer salary over time
Intelligence officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $93,740 | $45.07 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $88,958 | $42.77 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $86,344 | $41.51 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $84,221 | $40.49 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $82,769 | $39.79 | +2.3% |
Intelligence officer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of intelligence officer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where intelligence officers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for intelligence officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 163 | 22% |
| 2 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 353 | 21% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 211 | 20% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 123 | 20% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,309 | 19% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,058 | 19% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 124 | 18% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,025 | 17% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 146 | 17% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 304 | 16% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 221 | 16% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 811 | 14% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 456 | 14% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,311 | 13% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,179 | 13% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 269 | 13% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 180 | 13% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,548 | 12% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 480 | 12% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 373 | 12% |
Most common cities for intelligence officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wheat Ridge | 1 | 3% | $92,160 |
| 2 | Concord | 1 | 2% | $117,232 |
| 3 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $59,855 |
| 4 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $113,044 |