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Job outlook for line leaders in the United States
Line leader job and salary trends over time
Line leader jobs over time
Line leader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,642 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 31,111 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 32,729 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 32,298 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 31,728 | 0.01% |
Average line leader salary over time
Line leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,217 | $17.41 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $35,329 | $16.99 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $34,816 | $16.74 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $33,923 | $16.31 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $33,295 | $16.01 | +2.6% |
Line leader jobs by state
Most common states for line leaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 260 | 37% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 191 | 31% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 352 | 26% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,557 | 23% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 175 | 23% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 284 | 21% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 380 | 20% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,404 | 19% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 775 | 19% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 139 | 19% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 188 | 18% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 155 | 18% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,258 | 17% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 178 | 17% |
| 15 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,483 | 16% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 976 | 15% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 486 | 15% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 137 | 14% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 848 | 13% |
| 20 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 779 | 13% |
Most common cities for line leaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edwardsville | 3 | 12% | $32,685 |
| 2 | Melrose Park | 3 | 12% | $33,552 |
| 3 | Burlington | 4 | 8% | $34,141 |
| 4 | Florence | 2 | 6% | $35,812 |
| 5 | Marion | 2 | 5% | $37,129 |
| 6 | Bloomington | 3 | 4% | $37,966 |
| 7 | Elkhart | 2 | 4% | $32,718 |
| 8 | Cedar Rapids | 3 | 2% | $37,107 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $35,105 |
| 10 | Minneapolis | 3 | 1% | $38,003 |
| 11 | Cincinnati | 2 | 1% | $34,308 |
| 12 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $37,882 |
| 13 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $37,031 |
Line Leader job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of line leader experts
Goshen College
Bethel University
What skills stand out on Line Leader resumes?
Suzanne Ehst Ph.D.: While there are certain skills and experiences that we expect to see on a resume for teaching positions, there are some that make an applicant stand out. Try to find at least one of the following that you can highlight on a resume and cover letter: cross-cultural experience; proficiency with a second language; technology skills beyond basic word processing; skills that align with extra-curricular activities like athletics, the arts, or publishing.
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Line Leaders earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.