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Job outlook for observers in the United States
Observer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected observer job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 38,000 new jobs for observers are projected over the next decade.
Observer salaries have increased 8% for observers in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,928 observers currently employed in the United States.
There are 435 active observer job openings in the US.
The average observer salary is $38,542.
Are observer jobs in demand?
Yes, observer jobs are in demand. Observer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Observer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of observer jobs and the average observer salary over time.
Observer jobs over time
Observer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,928 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,380 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,631 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,599 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,638 | 0.00% |
Average observer salary over time
Observer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,542 | $18.53 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $37,330 | $17.95 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $35,681 | $17.15 | --1.7% |
| 2022 | $36,314 | $17.46 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $35,627 | $17.13 | +4.7% |
Observer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of observer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where observers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for observers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 37 | 1% |
| 2 | California | 39,536,653 | 19 | 0% |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 13 | 0% |
| 4 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 10 | 0% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 6 | 0% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 6 | 0% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 5 | 0% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 4 | 0% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 3 | 0% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 3 | 0% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 3 | 0% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 2 | 0% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 2 | 0% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 1 | 0% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for observers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northampton | 5 | 18% | $54,814 |
| 2 | Salem | 7 | 16% | $54,479 |
| 3 | Everett | 7 | 15% | $54,631 |
| 4 | New Brunswick | 4 | 7% | $36,882 |
| 5 | Richmond | 2 | 6% | $37,504 |
| 6 | Cambridge | 4 | 4% | $54,672 |
| 7 | Burlington | 1 | 4% | $54,538 |
| 8 | Springfield | 4 | 3% | $55,032 |
| 9 | Springfield | 3 | 3% | $32,237 |
| 10 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $38,751 |
| 11 | Worcester | 3 | 2% | $54,848 |
| 12 | Beverly | 1 | 2% | $54,429 |
| 13 | Brookline | 1 | 2% | $54,722 |
| 14 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $32,589 |
| 15 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $54,710 |