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Job outlook for land acquisition specialists in the United States
Are land acquisition specialist jobs in demand?
Land acquisition specialist job and salary trends over time
Land acquisition specialist jobs over time
Land acquisition specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 186 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 174 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 175 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 160 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 148 | 0.00% |
Average land acquisition specialist salary over time
Land acquisition specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $71,623 | $34.43 | +1.5% |
| 2025 | $70,543 | $33.91 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $70,038 | $33.67 | --0.6% |
| 2023 | $70,435 | $33.86 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $68,478 | $32.92 | +3.0% |
Land acquisition specialist jobs by state
Most common states for land acquisition specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 159 | 23% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 66 | 9% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 266 | 8% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 75 | 8% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 56 | 8% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 45 | 8% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 563 | 7% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 464 | 7% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 141 | 7% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 61 | 7% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 582 | 6% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 350 | 6% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 259 | 6% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 84 | 6% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 588 | 5% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 523 | 5% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 341 | 5% |
| 19 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 301 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 56 | 5% |
Most common cities for land acquisition specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlottesville | 1 | 2% | $86,910 |
| 2 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $68,375 |
Land Acquisition Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of land acquisition specialist experts
University of Kansas
Rowan University
North Carolina Central University
Forsyth County, Georgia
What experience really stands out on Land Acquisition Specialist resumes?
Cari Ann Kreienhop: This is a tricky question because organizations can be focused on very different things in a given hiring search. I think what should be important to applicants in crafting their application materials is that they highlight their experience and achievements and highlight these attributes within the context of the organization's mission and strategic plan. The resume is the blueprint of how an applicant can fit into and contribute to an organization's growth; if the applicant doesn't take the time to match their resume experience to the job posting, hiring managers aren't going to take the extra time to read between the lines.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Land Acquisition Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Land Acquisition Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Land Acquisition Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Land Acquisition Specialists?
Donna Kukarola: The procurement field is an opportunity; each day will have its own set of challenges and opportunities. Obtaining the right item/service at the right time, at the right price, is not all that procurement does. They are strategic members, sourcing, timing, keeping up with trends, laws, best practices, and advising that the resource desired is already available!
This year, entering the workforce will be different for many interviews to be held electronically - even, perhaps, teleworking when they get the job. Training is a bit more of a challenge then, and it can be hard to get a real feel of the "attitude." Keeping an open mind and being flexible is a must; during this pandemic, we have all had to learn how to do our jobs differently and navigate our careers.