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Job outlook for investors in the United States
Are investor jobs in demand?
Yes, investor jobs are in demand. Investor demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Investor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of investor jobs and the average investor salary over time.
Investor jobs over time
Investor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,248 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,257 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,258 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,229 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,202 | 0.00% |
Average investor salary over time
Investor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,055 | $42.33 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $85,727 | $41.22 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $84,115 | $40.44 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $83,134 | $39.97 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $81,339 | $39.11 | +2.2% |
Investor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of investor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where investors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for investors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 32 | 5% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 300 | 2% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 117 | 2% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 103 | 2% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 359 | 1% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 108 | 1% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 100 | 1% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 87 | 1% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 86 | 1% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 84 | 1% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 78 | 1% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 78 | 1% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 77 | 1% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 50 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 31 | 1% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 18 | 1% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 13 | 1% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 13 | 1% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 12 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for investors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westport | 1 | 4% | $117,409 |
| 2 | Atlanta | 7 | 1% | $84,120 |
| 3 | Greenville | 1 | 1% | $73,110 |
| 4 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $119,422 |
| 5 | New York | 2 | 0% | $120,303 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $107,485 |
| 7 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $82,825 |
| 8 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $77,408 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $94,285 |
| 10 | San Antonio | 1 | 0% | $64,005 |
| 11 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $61,081 |