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Job outlook for navigators in the United States
Navigator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected navigator job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 15,200 new jobs for navigators are projected over the next decade.
Navigator salaries have increased 10% for navigators in the last 5 years.
There are over 9,854 navigators currently employed in the United States.
There are 4,866 active navigator job openings in the US.
The average navigator salary is $39,719.
Are navigator jobs in demand?
Yes, navigator jobs are in demand. Navigator demand is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028.
Navigator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of navigator jobs and the average navigator salary over time.
Navigator jobs over time
Navigator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,854 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 9,380 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9,981 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,925 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,639 | 0.00% |
Average navigator salary over time
Navigator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,719 | $19.10 | +4.3% |
| 2025 | $38,075 | $18.31 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $37,374 | $17.97 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $35,976 | $17.30 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $35,962 | $17.29 | +1.5% |
Navigator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of navigator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where navigators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for navigators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 117 | 2% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 14 | 2% |
| 3 | California | 39,536,653 | 216 | 1% |
| 4 | New York | 19,849,399 | 100 | 1% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 92 | 1% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 68 | 1% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 55 | 1% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 44 | 1% |
| 9 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 39 | 1% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 32 | 1% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 24 | 1% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 20 | 1% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 19 | 1% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 12 | 1% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 12 | 1% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 9 | 1% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 8 | 1% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for navigators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 2 | 8% | $32,683 |
| 2 | Pensacola | 4 | 7% | $35,957 |
| 3 | Bangor | 2 | 6% | $41,109 |
| 4 | Hartford | 5 | 4% | $44,547 |
| 5 | Rochester | 4 | 4% | $43,264 |
| 6 | Boston | 13 | 2% | $45,235 |
| 7 | Newark | 5 | 2% | $45,418 |
| 8 | Worcester | 3 | 2% | $45,141 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $38,381 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 4 | 1% | $45,714 |
| 11 | Fresno | 4 | 1% | $45,937 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs | 3 | 1% | $38,700 |
| 13 | Miami | 3 | 1% | $35,208 |
| 14 | Tampa | 3 | 1% | $35,627 |
| 15 | Tucson | 3 | 1% | $36,955 |
| 16 | Anchorage | 2 | 1% | $51,209 |
| 17 | Los Angeles | 11 | 0% | $44,737 |
| 18 | Chicago | 9 | 0% | $40,303 |
| 19 | New York | 5 | 0% | $49,624 |
| 20 | San Diego | 4 | 0% | $43,728 |