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Job outlook for lactation consultants in the United States
Are lactation consultant jobs in demand?
Yes, lactation consultant jobs are in demand. Lactation consultant demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Lactation consultant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lactation consultant jobs and the average lactation consultant salary over time.
Lactation consultant jobs over time
Lactation consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,443 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,414 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,412 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,397 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,376 | 0.00% |
Average lactation consultant salary over time
Lactation consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $73,158 | $35.17 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $71,187 | $34.22 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $69,662 | $33.49 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $67,982 | $32.68 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $66,477 | $31.96 | +1.4% |
Lactation consultant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lactation consultant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lactation consultants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lactation consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 168 | 19% |
| 2 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 546 | 11% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 437 | 11% |
| 4 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 264 | 9% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 61 | 9% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 199 | 3% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 115 | 3% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 38 | 3% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 32 | 3% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 19 | 3% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 675 | 2% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 258 | 2% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 243 | 2% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 178 | 2% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 129 | 2% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 120 | 2% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 95 | 2% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 79 | 2% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 21 | 2% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 16 | 2% |
Most common cities for lactation consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pontiac | 3 | 5% | $81,850 |
| 2 | Costa Mesa | 2 | 2% | $119,522 |
| 3 | Abington | 1 | 2% | $92,714 |
| 4 | Ashburn | 1 | 2% | $67,848 |
| 5 | Providence | 2 | 1% | $82,638 |
| 6 | Sioux Falls | 2 | 1% | $65,565 |
| 7 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $87,150 |
| 8 | Alameda | 1 | 1% | $124,805 |
| 9 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $81,508 |
| 10 | Antioch | 1 | 1% | $124,400 |
| 11 | Arvada | 1 | 1% | $72,873 |
| 12 | Berkeley | 1 | 1% | $124,792 |
| 13 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $88,080 |
| 14 | Oakland | 2 | 0% | $124,792 |
| 15 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $72,807 |
| 16 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $77,136 |