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Job outlook for leasing specialists in the United States
Leasing specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected leasing specialist job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 30,100 new jobs for leasing specialists are projected over the next decade.
Leasing specialist salaries have increased 11% for leasing specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 60,962 leasing specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 25,213 active leasing specialist job openings in the US.
The average leasing specialist salary is $37,876.
Are leasing specialist jobs in demand?
Leasing specialist job and salary trends over time
Leasing specialist jobs over time
Leasing specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60,962 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 57,350 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 57,143 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 52,930 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 49,013 | 0.01% |
Average leasing specialist salary over time
Leasing specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,876 | $18.21 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | $37,792 | $18.17 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $37,606 | $18.08 | +5.9% |
| 2022 | $35,521 | $17.08 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $34,053 | $16.37 | +1.7% |
Leasing specialist jobs by state
Most common states for leasing specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 105 | 15% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 229 | 7% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 125 | 7% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 67 | 7% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 598 | 6% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 383 | 6% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 333 | 6% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 48 | 6% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 42 | 6% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 37 | 6% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,051 | 5% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 528 | 5% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 455 | 5% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 320 | 5% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 284 | 5% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 283 | 5% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 72 | 5% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 69 | 5% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 50 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 30 | 5% |
Most common cities for leasing specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summerville | 3 | 6% | $33,688 |
| 2 | Menlo Park | 2 | 6% | $51,302 |
| 3 | Manassas | 2 | 5% | $53,243 |
| 4 | Marlborough | 2 | 5% | $59,592 |
| 5 | Pontiac | 2 | 3% | $47,190 |
| 6 | Arvada | 2 | 2% | $38,406 |
| 7 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $51,225 |
| 8 | Fort Collins | 2 | 1% | $38,279 |
| 9 | Fremont | 2 | 1% | $51,067 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | 2 | 1% | $36,802 |
| 11 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $38,406 |
| 12 | San Francisco | 3 | 0% | $51,198 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $49,026 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $34,019 |
| 15 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $47,820 |
| 16 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $51,484 |
Leasing Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of leasing specialist experts
University of Kansas
Indiana University Southeast
Rowan University
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Binghamton University, SUNY
North Carolina Central University
Hotel Effectiveness
Forsyth County, Georgia
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Leasing Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Cari Ann Kreienhop: I posed this question to our alumni in the field and received the response that GIS (ESRI) and Smart City technologies like Advanced Meter Reading (Xylem/Sensus is a big brand name in the water sector, for example) are the most likely evolving platforms and uses they will encounter. Additionally, it's essential to keep abreast of thematic trends related to technology: an awareness of cybersecurity threats, best practices, and defensive tactics. Understanding the language, concepts, and strategies to manage better, and support IT, and protect the organization is critical.
Beyond specific technology, leaning into logical analysis and data-gathering skills are critical to bringing a well-rounded perspective into an organization. Mastering Excel and R are great for hitting the ground running in an organization, but being versatile and savvy with data analytics will be an asset to any organization.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Leasing 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.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Leasing Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Ng'ang'a Muchiri: I think the synergy between AI, machine learning, and the humanities, in general, will be exciting. There are whole product lines and industries currently just beyond our reach.
Matthew McConn
Associate Professor of English Education, Department ChairBinghamton University, SUNY
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership
What general advice would you give to a Leasing Specialist?
Matthew McConn: It's best to be fully certified before you sit for an interview. That means completing the EdTPA and all certification exams. Students tend to put off the EdTPA portfolio, and it hurts their chances when interviewed, since administrators would have to risk the applicant not passing their exam. However, during the pandemic, there have been some alternative options for candidates, so I would strongly recommend they familiarize themselves with those alternatives.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Leasing 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.
What general advice would you give to a Leasing Specialist?
Del Ross: Embrace change. The only certainty about the future is that tomorrow's world will look much different than today's. This applies to the hotel and travel industries and to pretty much everything else. Guest expectations will change. Technology will change. The employer and employee experiences will vary - this may prove difficult, but much of it will be for the better. If you expect to change, you will be better prepared to handle it when it happens.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Leasing 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.