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Job outlook for jockeys in the United States
Are jockey jobs in demand?
Yes, jockey jobs are in demand. Jockey demand is projected to grow 36% from 2018 to 2028.
Jockey job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of jockey jobs and the average jockey salary over time.
Jockey jobs over time
Jockey job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 563 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 383 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 518 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 493 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 509 | 0.00% |
Average jockey salary over time
Jockey salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,645 | $25.31 | --1.0% |
| 2024 | $53,184 | $25.57 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $52,438 | $25.21 | --1.4% |
| 2022 | $53,184 | $25.57 | +7.7% |
| 2021 | $49,394 | $23.75 | +6.8% |
Jockey jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of jockey job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where jockeys earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for jockeys
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 35 | 1% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 10 | 1% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 43 | 0% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 31 | 0% |
| 7 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 24 | 0% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 19 | 0% |
| 9 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 11 | 0% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 10 | 0% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 10 | 0% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 10 | 0% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 6 | 0% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 6 | 0% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 3 | 0% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 2 | 0% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 2 | 0% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for jockeys
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hackensack | 1 | 2% | $59,020 |
| 2 | Linden | 1 | 2% | $58,808 |
| 3 | York | 1 | 2% | $44,827 |
| 4 | Savannah | 1 | 1% | $51,955 |
| 5 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $47,414 |
| 6 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $58,584 |
| 7 | Milwaukee | 1 | 0% | $45,022 |