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Job outlook for knowledge managers in the United States
Are knowledge manager jobs in demand?
Yes, knowledge manager jobs are in demand. Knowledge manager demand is projected to grow 16% from 2018 to 2028.
Knowledge manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of knowledge manager jobs and the average knowledge manager salary over time.
Knowledge manager jobs over time
Knowledge manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,226 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,156 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,097 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 989 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 924 | 0.00% |
Average knowledge manager salary over time
Knowledge manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $83,879 | $40.33 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $81,221 | $39.05 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $79,096 | $38.03 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $77,259 | $37.14 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $75,361 | $36.23 | +3.2% |
Knowledge manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of knowledge manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where knowledge managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for knowledge managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 172 | 25% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 109 | 10% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 152 | 9% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 49 | 8% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 474 | 6% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 197 | 6% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 63 | 6% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 351 | 5% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 44 | 5% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 33 | 5% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 483 | 4% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 344 | 4% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 317 | 4% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 267 | 4% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 185 | 4% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 146 | 4% |
| 17 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,213 | 3% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 497 | 3% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 412 | 3% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 46 | 3% |
Most common cities for knowledge managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bethesda | 5 | 8% | $98,823 |
| 2 | Fairfax | 2 | 8% | $91,284 |
| 3 | Lexington | 2 | 6% | $75,280 |
| 4 | Columbia | 5 | 5% | $99,087 |
| 5 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $99,217 |
| 6 | Coachella | 1 | 2% | $92,696 |
| 7 | Washington | 9 | 1% | $82,879 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $87,085 |
| 9 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $91,434 |
| 10 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $83,044 |
| 11 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $83,267 |
| 12 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $77,030 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $93,069 |
| 14 | New York | 3 | 0% | $102,317 |
| 15 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $75,406 |
| 16 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $99,295 |
| 17 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $77,558 |