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Job outlook for mutual fund managers in the United States
Are mutual fund manager jobs in demand?
Yes, mutual fund manager jobs are in demand. Mutual fund manager demand is projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028.
Mutual fund manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of mutual fund manager jobs and the average mutual fund manager salary over time.
Mutual fund manager jobs over time
Mutual fund manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 665 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,270 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,273 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 618 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 574 | 0.00% |
Average mutual fund manager salary over time
Mutual fund manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,537 | $32.95 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $65,743 | $31.61 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $64,894 | $31.20 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $63,765 | $30.66 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $63,378 | $30.47 | +0.1% |
Mutual fund manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of mutual fund manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where mutual fund managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for mutual fund managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 91 | 13% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 280 | 5% |
| 3 | New York | 19,849,399 | 704 | 4% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 500 | 4% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 333 | 4% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 326 | 4% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 291 | 4% |
| 8 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 219 | 4% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 40 | 4% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,136 | 3% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 540 | 3% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 385 | 3% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 364 | 3% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 252 | 3% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 228 | 3% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 188 | 3% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 152 | 3% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 123 | 3% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 99 | 3% |
Most common cities for mutual fund managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $71,647 |
| 2 | Stamford | 1 | 1% | $84,818 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | 11 | 0% | $69,902 |
| 4 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $83,815 |
| 5 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $75,079 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $57,045 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $60,022 |
| 8 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $66,623 |
| 9 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $77,376 |
| 10 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $76,562 |