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Job outlook for lead custodians in the United States
Lead custodian job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lead custodian job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 85,500 new jobs for lead custodians are projected over the next decade.
Lead custodian salaries have increased 10% for lead custodians in the last 5 years.
There are over 401,044 lead custodians currently employed in the United States.
There are 10,075 active lead custodian job openings in the US.
The average lead custodian salary is $32,122.
Are lead custodian jobs in demand?
Yes, lead custodian jobs are in demand. Lead custodian demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Lead custodian job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lead custodian jobs and the average lead custodian salary over time.
Lead custodian jobs over time
Lead custodian job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 401,044 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 391,400 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 422,071 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 424,066 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 425,616 | 0.13% |
Average lead custodian salary over time
Lead custodian salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,122 | $15.44 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $31,159 | $14.98 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $30,517 | $14.67 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $29,975 | $14.41 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $29,180 | $14.03 | +3.1% |
Lead custodian jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lead custodian job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lead custodians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lead custodians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 276 | 21% |
| 2 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 530 | 17% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 182 | 17% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 172 | 16% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 117 | 16% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 258 | 15% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,594 | 12% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,368 | 12% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 355 | 12% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 230 | 12% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 101 | 12% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 300 | 10% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 286 | 10% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 205 | 10% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 122 | 9% |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 328 | 8% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 31 | 4% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 19 | 3% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 59 | 2% |
Most common cities for lead custodians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranberry | 1 | 4% | $32,254 |
| 2 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $34,306 |
| 3 | Jackson | 1 | 3% | $32,023 |
| 4 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $35,528 |
| 5 | Topeka | 2 | 2% | $28,533 |
| 6 | Thornton | 2 | 1% | $32,975 |
| 7 | Vancouver | 2 | 1% | $36,205 |
| 8 | Arlington Heights | 1 | 1% | $34,969 |
| 9 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $33,072 |
| 10 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $31,338 |
| 11 | Deltona | 1 | 1% | $22,518 |
| 12 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $33,208 |
| 13 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $32,659 |
| 14 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $32,028 |
| 15 | Memphis | 2 | 0% | $26,576 |
| 16 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $22,209 |
| 17 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $24,966 |
| 18 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $24,802 |