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Job outlook for junior program managers in the United States
Are junior program manager jobs in demand?
Junior program manager job and salary trends over time
Junior program manager jobs over time
Junior program manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 30 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 31 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 69 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 64 | 0.00% |
Average junior program manager salary over time
Junior program manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,230 | $30.88 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $61,612 | $29.62 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $60,816 | $29.24 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $59,758 | $28.73 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $59,395 | $28.56 | +0.1% |
Junior program manager jobs by state
Most common states for junior program managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 564 | 81% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,659 | 36% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 189 | 25% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 151 | 24% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,838 | 22% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 209 | 22% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 114 | 20% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 600 | 19% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 251 | 19% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 203 | 19% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,077 | 18% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 189 | 18% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 940 | 17% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 687 | 17% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,082 | 16% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 584 | 16% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 762 | 14% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 240 | 14% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,252 | 13% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 896 | 13% |
Most common cities for junior program managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | 1 | 3% | $54,104 |
| 2 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $68,523 |
Junior Program Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of junior program manager experts
Swarthmore College
Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Maryville University
Davenport University
Azusa Pacific University
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Junior Program Managers?
Stephen O'Connell: Recessions are a tough time to enter the job market and we're in the worst recession since the Great Depression. It remains to be seen whether the labor market will bounce back strongly, but it certainly won't bounce back in time to ease the situation of the class of '21 very much. Be ready to be persistent and resilient in your job search.
On the positive side for public policy work, the Trump Administration and the pandemic have left us with immense challenges of resuming normal, evidence-based policymaking and managing recovery from the pandemic. So public policy analysis may be a more robust area of the job market.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Junior Program Managers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: While jobs may be slower to return to the capacity pre-Covid, the industry and tourism employment will rebound as people still want to travel and explore diverse foods, cultures, and experiences. However, the enduring impact will be the rapid onset of technology that allowed for limited contact with employees and others has become the new norm. Although human interaction is an important aspect of service in the tourism industry, employers have found that they can reduce the number of personal interactions but still deliver an acceptable level of quality service. What would have taken years to adopt, COVID created an amplified adoption.
What soft skills should all Junior Program Managers possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
What's a day at work look like for a Junior Program Manager?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: They should be able to contribute to the increase in productivity and learn how to be patient.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Junior Program Manager job market given the pandemic?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: There will be more openings for employees who are willing to work remote.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
What's a day at work look like for a Junior Program Manager?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!
What soft skills should all Junior Program Managers possess?
Todd Terry: Graduates as they prepare to enter the workforce should pay particular attention to their ability to communicate with coworkers. This communication could happen through face-to-face interactions, remote meetings with the aid of technology for example, meeting by computer software, written communication through instant messaging, or emails. Also, part of communicating is being a good listener.
Graduates should have good critical thinking skills. They will need to be adaptive and able to analyze data to make good informed decisions.
In today's work environment, working on teams is a regular function. Therefore, employers are looking for the candidate who can professionally interact with other team members, have a positive attitude and a good work ethic.
What's a good job out of college for Junior Program Managers?
Bala Musa Ph.D.: A good job out of college is one that allows you to apply creative and critical thinking skills. Future work environments will require employees to innovate and adapt. Any job that helps you cultivate, sharpen and apply those skills will serve you and your organization well. It will prepare you to adapt in the face of change and future disruptions.