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Job outlook for otolaryngologists in the United States
Are otolaryngologist jobs in demand?
Yes, otolaryngologist jobs are in demand. Otolaryngologist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Otolaryngologist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of otolaryngologist jobs and the average otolaryngologist salary over time.
Otolaryngologist jobs over time
Otolaryngologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 686 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 753 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 758 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,355 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,151 | 0.00% |
Average otolaryngologist salary over time
Otolaryngologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $276,134 | $132.76 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $269,429 | $129.53 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $264,883 | $127.35 | --5.0% |
| 2022 | $278,728 | $134.00 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $272,834 | $131.17 | +4.7% |
Otolaryngologist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of otolaryngologist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where otolaryngologists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for otolaryngologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 53 | 4% |
| 2 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 33 | 2% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 25 | 2% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 14 | 2% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 131 | 1% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 112 | 1% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 79 | 1% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 66 | 1% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 62 | 1% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 58 | 1% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 46 | 1% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 39 | 1% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 27 | 1% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 27 | 1% |
| 15 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 20 | 1% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 12 | 1% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 11 | 1% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 10 | 1% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 10 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for otolaryngologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterloo | 3 | 4% | $275,877 |
| 2 | Bangor | 1 | 3% | $234,217 |
| 3 | Ithaca | 1 | 3% | $206,681 |
| 4 | Altoona | 1 | 2% | $255,465 |
| 5 | Mankato | 1 | 2% | $298,191 |
| 6 | Pittsfield | 1 | 2% | $221,622 |
| 7 | Jackson | 1 | 1% | $206,700 |
| 8 | Redlands | 1 | 1% | $212,005 |
| 9 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $232,648 |
| 10 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $272,321 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $242,304 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $212,489 |