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Job outlook for order specialists in the United States
Order specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected order specialist job growth rate is 0% from 2018-2028.
About -5,200 new jobs for order specialists are projected over the next decade.
Order specialist salaries have increased 7% for order specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 23,081 order specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 193,329 active order specialist job openings in the US.
The average order specialist salary is $35,107.
Are order specialist jobs in demand?
Order specialist job and salary trends over time
Order specialist jobs over time
Order specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23,081 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 20,631 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 23,656 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 27,455 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,164 | 0.01% |
Average order specialist salary over time
Order specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,107 | $16.88 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $33,775 | $16.24 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $33,006 | $15.87 | --0.1% |
| 2022 | $33,055 | $15.89 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $32,917 | $15.83 | +3.2% |
Order specialist jobs by state
Most common states for order specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 399 | 13% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 776 | 11% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 651 | 11% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 85 | 11% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 78 | 11% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 62 | 11% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 682 | 10% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 550 | 10% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 323 | 10% |
| 10 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 314 | 10% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 283 | 10% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 197 | 10% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 136 | 10% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 103 | 10% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 97 | 10% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 87 | 10% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 73 | 10% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 65 | 10% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 358 | 9% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 116 | 9% |
Most common cities for order specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herndon | 1 | 4% | $27,789 |
| 2 | Mason City | 1 | 4% | $31,369 |
| 3 | Merrillville | 1 | 3% | $32,182 |
| 4 | Natick | 1 | 3% | $42,296 |
| 5 | Bowling Green | 1 | 2% | $36,123 |
| 6 | Edina | 1 | 2% | $35,504 |
| 7 | Brooklyn Park | 1 | 1% | $35,693 |
| 8 | Carson | 1 | 1% | $37,216 |
| 9 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $30,387 |
| 10 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $42,387 |
| 11 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $36,253 |
| 12 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $29,939 |
| 13 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $36,981 |
| 14 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $35,607 |
Order Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of order specialist experts
University of Kansas
Indiana University Southeast
Rowan University
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Binghamton University, SUNY
The Ohio State University at Lima
Bowling Green State University
North Carolina Central University
Northwestern State University
Western Illinois University
Hotel Effectiveness
Forsyth County, Georgia
Rollins College
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Order Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Cari Ann Kreienhop: I posed this question to our alumni in the field and received the response that GIS (ESRI) and Smart City technologies like Advanced Meter Reading (Xylem/Sensus is a big brand name in the water sector, for example) are the most likely evolving platforms and uses they will encounter. Additionally, it's essential to keep abreast of thematic trends related to technology: an awareness of cybersecurity threats, best practices, and defensive tactics. Understanding the language, concepts, and strategies to manage better, and support IT, and protect the organization is critical.
Beyond specific technology, leaning into logical analysis and data-gathering skills are critical to bringing a well-rounded perspective into an organization. Mastering Excel and R are great for hitting the ground running in an organization, but being versatile and savvy with data analytics will be an asset to any organization.
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Order Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
What general advice would you give to an Order Specialist?
Ng'ang'a Muchiri: That storytelling and the power of persuasion are so incredibly vital today. Just think of Netflix, Instagram, advertising, political rhetoric, and the behavioral changes encouraged in public health announcements.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Order Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Ng'ang'a Muchiri: I think the synergy between AI, machine learning, and the humanities, in general, will be exciting. There are whole product lines and industries currently just beyond our reach.
Matthew McConn
Associate Professor of English Education, Department ChairBinghamton University, SUNY
Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Leadership
What general advice would you give to an Order Specialist?
Matthew McConn: It's best to be fully certified before you sit for an interview. That means completing the EdTPA and all certification exams. Students tend to put off the EdTPA portfolio, and it hurts their chances when interviewed, since administrators would have to risk the applicant not passing their exam. However, during the pandemic, there have been some alternative options for candidates, so I would strongly recommend they familiarize themselves with those alternatives.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Order Specialists to find work opportunities?
Leah Herner-Patnode: Usually, urban areas of bigger cities and southern states, such as North Carolina, have many openings. Maine, Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, and Texas are the most open positions.
What are the best companies to work for an Order Specialist?
Jennifer Wagner: In my opinion, we have a strong alumni base in the following companies: Brookdale Assisted Living, Promedica/Heartland (in the Toledo area, most of the Heartland Nursing Homes were bought by Promedica), Sprenger Health Care, Otterbein Senior Life, which just merged with Sunset Communities (Toledo and Sylvania, OH (both companies have a strong alumni base)), HCF Management, CHI Living Communities, and Ohio Living. These companies have a strong commitment to educating the next generation of administrators and other health care managers. These companies recognize talent and develop that talent; most of these companies hire our students after completing their internship after the significant investment they made in our students.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Order Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
What experience really stands out on Order Specialist resumes?
Angela McKnight: Experience in various settings (ex. acute care settings), in a variety of departments, and a variety of radiologic sciences modalities (CT, MRI, interventional, mammography).
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.
ProfessorWestern Illinois University
History Department
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Order Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.: Everyone will need hardware to run the meetings software and the bandwidth to maintain it. An increase in laptop/desktop preference for home use, as your phone won't be enough to conduct much of your work function.
What general advice would you give to an Order Specialist?
Del Ross: Embrace change. The only certainty about the future is that tomorrow's world will look much different than today's. This applies to the hotel and travel industries and to pretty much everything else. Guest expectations will change. Technology will change. The employer and employee experiences will vary - this may prove difficult, but much of it will be for the better. If you expect to change, you will be better prepared to handle it when it happens.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Order Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Order Specialists?
Donna Kukarola: The procurement field is an opportunity; each day will have its own set of challenges and opportunities. Obtaining the right item/service at the right time, at the right price, is not all that procurement does. They are strategic members, sourcing, timing, keeping up with trends, laws, best practices, and advising that the resource desired is already available!
This year, entering the workforce will be different for many interviews to be held electronically - even, perhaps, teleworking when they get the job. Training is a bit more of a challenge then, and it can be hard to get a real feel of the "attitude." Keeping an open mind and being flexible is a must; during this pandemic, we have all had to learn how to do our jobs differently and navigate our careers.
What Order Specialist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Claire Strom Ph.D.: Gaining more facility with computers will always be beneficial-as we have all found out during the pandemic. Generally, however, I encourage students to use a gap year to have adventures and do things out-of-the-ordinary. Students are focused on their trajectory for all their lives and a gap year provides an unusual opportunity to do something different. In my experience, such adventures always prove fruitful and helpful, although it is never clear how until they are over. Thus, I would suggest AmeriCorps, VISTA, teaching abroad, and other related activities.