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Job outlook for planning assistants in the United States
Are planning assistant jobs in demand?
Planning assistant job and salary trends over time
Planning assistant jobs over time
Planning assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 231 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 284 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 286 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 278 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 253 | 0.00% |
Average planning assistant salary over time
Planning assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,826 | $21.07 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | $42,312 | $20.34 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $41,537 | $19.97 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $40,967 | $19.70 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | $38,464 | $18.49 | +1.7% |
Planning assistant jobs by state
Most common states for planning assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 46 | 7% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 289 | 4% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 210 | 4% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 148 | 4% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 23 | 4% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 390 | 3% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 375 | 3% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 247 | 3% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 166 | 3% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 142 | 3% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 102 | 3% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 52 | 3% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 39 | 3% |
| 14 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 36 | 3% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 31 | 3% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 31 | 3% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 30 | 3% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 25 | 3% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 24 | 3% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 20 | 3% |
Most common cities for planning assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Battle Creek | 2 | 4% | $38,804 |
| 2 | Fort Dodge | 1 | 4% | $38,693 |
| 3 | Salem | 1 | 3% | $45,118 |
| 4 | Southfield | 1 | 1% | $39,388 |
| 5 | Vancouver | 1 | 1% | $36,221 |
| 6 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $43,422 |
| 7 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $45,497 |
Planning Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of planning assistant experts
Elon University
Prescott College
Gerald Knight Ph.D.
Associate Professor of MusicElon University
Department of Music
What's a good job out of college for Planning Assistants?
Gerald Knight Ph.D.: Medicine, because will we always need people to help us heal from illnesses that invade the body or mind. Music, because we will always need to be lifted above circumstance and/or to uplift the human spirit.
What will help Planning Assistants increase their earning potential?
Gerald Knight Ph.D.: Music educators (all educators really) who also can use technology as described in #1 will.
What's a good job out of college for Planning Assistants?
Andrew Smith: This is quite broad. A good job is one that is rewarding both internally (self satisfaction) and externally (able to make and sustain a living). I think any position in non-profit community leadership/politics, teaching (any type of school), CPA and finance, and tourism.