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Job outlook for lead portfolio managers in the United States
Lead portfolio manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lead portfolio manager job growth rate is 17% from 2018-2028.
About 123,100 new jobs for lead portfolio managers are projected over the next decade.
Lead portfolio manager salaries have increased 10% for lead portfolio managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,700 lead portfolio managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 36,712 active lead portfolio manager job openings in the US.
The average lead portfolio manager salary is $131,603.
Are lead portfolio manager jobs in demand?
Yes, lead portfolio manager jobs are in demand. Lead portfolio manager demand is projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028.
Lead portfolio manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lead portfolio manager jobs and the average lead portfolio manager salary over time.
Lead portfolio manager jobs over time
Lead portfolio manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,700 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,219 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,249 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,447 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,781 | 0.00% |
Average lead portfolio manager salary over time
Lead portfolio manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $131,603 | $63.27 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $127,395 | $61.25 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $125,531 | $60.35 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $122,677 | $58.98 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $119,411 | $57.41 | +3.2% |
Lead portfolio manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lead portfolio manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lead portfolio managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lead portfolio managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 145 | 21% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 188 | 18% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 119 | 16% |
| 4 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 261 | 15% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 276 | 14% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 121 | 14% |
| 7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 394 | 13% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 375 | 13% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,243 | 12% |
| 10 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 347 | 12% |
| 11 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 252 | 12% |
| 12 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 378 | 10% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 465 | 7% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 524 | 6% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 56 | 6% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 670 | 5% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 394 | 5% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 296 | 5% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 143 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 50 | 5% |
Most common cities for lead portfolio managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $130,837 |
| 2 | West Des Moines | 1 | 2% | $102,825 |
| 3 | Columbia | 1 | 1% | $130,906 |
| 4 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $121,168 |
| 5 | Wilmington | 1 | 1% | $138,198 |
| 6 | Detroit | 2 | 0% | $121,850 |
| 7 | Greensboro | 1 | 0% | $110,781 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $157,084 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $113,003 |
| 10 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $162,344 |
| 11 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $124,668 |