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Job outlook for medical residents in the United States
Are medical resident jobs in demand?
Yes, medical resident jobs are in demand. Medical resident demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Medical resident job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of medical resident jobs and the average medical resident salary over time.
Medical resident jobs over time
Medical resident job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 748 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 730 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 732 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,095 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,097 | 0.00% |
Average medical resident salary over time
Medical resident salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $57,084 | $27.44 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $54,245 | $26.08 | --4.3% |
| 2024 | $56,664 | $27.24 | +3.7% |
| 2023 | $54,639 | $26.27 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $52,793 | $25.38 | +3.4% |
Medical resident jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of medical resident job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where medical residents earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for medical residents
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,425 | 26% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 209 | 24% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 154 | 22% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 393 | 20% |
| 5 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 546 | 19% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 98 | 17% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 150 | 16% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 312 | 15% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 256 | 15% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 839 | 14% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,698 | 13% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,398 | 13% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 580 | 13% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 921 | 11% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 329 | 11% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 203 | 11% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 493 | 10% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 310 | 10% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,512 | 9% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 229 | 8% |
Most common cities for medical residents
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradenton | 2 | 4% | $54,313 |
| 2 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $62,039 |
| 3 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $55,397 |
| 4 | Randallstown | 1 | 3% | $56,707 |
| 5 | Ormond Beach | 1 | 2% | $54,423 |
| 6 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $62,039 |
| 7 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $51,240 |
| 8 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $54,390 |