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Job outlook for lead retail consultants in the United States
Lead retail consultant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lead retail consultant job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About 1,900 new jobs for lead retail consultants are projected over the next decade.
Lead retail consultant salaries have increased 7% for lead retail consultants in the last 5 years.
There are over 6,722 lead retail consultants currently employed in the United States.
There are 83,049 active lead retail consultant job openings in the US.
The average lead retail consultant salary is $39,319.
Are lead retail consultant jobs in demand?
Lead retail consultant job and salary trends over time
Lead retail consultant jobs over time
Lead retail consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,722 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,540 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 7,575 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,759 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,783 | 0.00% |
Average lead retail consultant salary over time
Lead retail consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,319 | $18.90 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $38,156 | $18.34 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $37,475 | $18.02 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $36,454 | $17.53 | --1.3% |
| 2021 | $36,917 | $17.75 | +1.9% |
Lead retail consultant jobs by state
Most common states for lead retail consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 384 | 44% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 327 | 31% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 1,168 | 30% |
| 4 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 481 | 28% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 367 | 27% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 507 | 26% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 194 | 26% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,234 | 25% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 708 | 24% |
| 10 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 707 | 24% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 152 | 24% |
| 12 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 680 | 23% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 479 | 23% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,510 | 22% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 620 | 20% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 148 | 20% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 771 | 19% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 572 | 19% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 178 | 19% |
| 20 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 805 | 18% |
Most common cities for lead retail consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garner | 2 | 7% | $39,116 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | 2 | 6% | $38,933 |
| 3 | Wake Forest | 2 | 5% | $39,424 |
| 4 | Buckeye | 2 | 4% | $42,531 |
| 5 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $44,478 |
| 6 | Apex | 1 | 2% | $38,966 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $40,627 |
| 8 | Albuquerque | 2 | 0% | $41,977 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $51,624 |
| 10 | Mesa | 2 | 0% | $42,160 |
| 11 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $43,717 |
Lead Retail Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of lead retail consultant experts
Colby-Sawyer College
Wittenberg University
How do you envision technology impacting Lead Retail Consultants in the next 5 years?
Hilary Walrod: I envision that continual technological development - and widespread use of digital technology - will yield increasing opportunities to apply art and design skills in the field of interactive design.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Lead Retail Consultants to find work opportunities?
Nancy McHugh Ph.D.: I think that there are opportunities in most parts of the country. It is more about what sort of work students are looking for. A lot of philosophy majors go to law school or into non-profit work. There are opportunities for that everywhere. We've had several students go into public health graduate programs, which also has lots of geographic options. That so many of us are learning to work well-remotely is opening up a lot of options for where people live that are not as tied to the location of one's employment. Thus, I'd say most locations can be ideal locations. It is a matter of what individuals are looking for.