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Job outlook for modelers in the United States
Are modeler jobs in demand?
No, modeler jobs are not in demand. Modeler demand is projected to decline 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Modeler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of modeler jobs and the average modeler salary over time.
Modeler jobs over time
Modeler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 493 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 580 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 572 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 817 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 916 | 0.00% |
Average modeler salary over time
Modeler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,837 | $32.61 | +12.6% |
| 2025 | $60,269 | $28.98 | +19.3% |
| 2024 | $50,533 | $24.29 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $48,683 | $23.41 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $46,493 | $22.35 | --20.6% |
Modeler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of modeler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where modelers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for modelers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 19 | 3% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 44 | 1% |
| 3 | California | 39,536,653 | 97 | 0% |
| 4 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 50 | 0% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 31 | 0% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 31 | 0% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 24 | 0% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 17 | 0% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 15 | 0% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 14 | 0% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 13 | 0% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 11 | 0% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 4 | 0% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 3 | 0% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 3 | 0% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 2 | 0% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 2 | 0% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 1 | 0% |
Most common cities for modelers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 3 | 11% | $67,259 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 3 | 8% | $69,576 |
| 3 | Dover | 3 | 8% | $64,155 |
| 4 | Fort Myers | 3 | 4% | $65,069 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 5 | 2% | $48,415 |
| 6 | Chandler | 4 | 2% | $52,770 |
| 7 | Tallahassee | 4 | 2% | $63,690 |
| 8 | Boston | 7 | 1% | $70,610 |
| 9 | Denver | 7 | 1% | $58,692 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 7 | 1% | $55,114 |
| 11 | Sacramento | 7 | 1% | $86,783 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $55,925 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 5 | 1% | $55,253 |
| 14 | Washington | 5 | 1% | $78,827 |
| 15 | Baton Rouge | 3 | 1% | $43,135 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $52,855 |
| 17 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $54,317 |