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Job outlook for president/owners in the United States
President/owner job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected president/owner job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for president/owners are projected over the next decade.
President/owner salaries have increased 4% for president/owners in the last 5 years.
There are over 727,749 president/owners currently employed in the United States.
There are 83,314 active president/owner job openings in the US.
The average president/owner salary is $114,992.
Are president/owner jobs in demand?
President/owner job and salary trends over time
President/owner jobs over time
President/owner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 727,749 | 0.22% |
| 2020 | 669,717 | 0.20% |
| 2019 | 689,397 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 665,529 | 0.20% |
| 2017 | 652,360 | 0.20% |
Average president/owner salary over time
President/owner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,992 | $55.28 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $111,808 | $53.75 | --0.1% |
| 2023 | $111,975 | $53.83 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $111,398 | $53.56 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $110,177 | $52.97 | +1.6% |
President/owner jobs by state
Most common states for president/owners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 2,020 | 64% |
| 2 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 2,724 | 61% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 1,025 | 60% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 1,068 | 59% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 3,219 | 58% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 2,474 | 53% |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 1,084 | 52% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 268 | 46% |
| 9 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 2,917 | 43% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 2,178 | 43% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 4,077 | 40% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 2,322 | 40% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,645 | 40% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 3,176 | 37% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 3,731 | 36% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,246 | 34% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 3,312 | 33% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 946 | 30% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,676 | 29% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 198 | 29% |
President/Owner job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of president/owner experts
Georgia State University
What general advice would you give to a President/Owner?
Mark Zweig: Because the potential is unlimited! An entrepreneur can design their job around their personal needs and strengths. And you can do it as long as you live!
What President/Owner skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Mark Zweig: Entrepreneurs work in all kinds of industries and have widely varying routines. Some have one business and some have many businesses. The primary thrust, however, is building value in the business vs. extracting profits. Typical day-to-day involves putting fires out, solving people problems, recruiting key people, selling whatever it is the business sells, and working on mergers/acquisitions/exits.
What will help President/Owners increase their earning potential?
Mark Zweig: They like the freedom to come and go. They also hate the fact they can never fully disconnect. Another negative is they tend to get very little positive feedback from their people or the media. Happy customer feedback can be reinforcing, however.
Jason Aldrich
Assistant Dean, Strategic Partnerships and Career AdvancementGeorgia State University
J. Mack Robinson College of Business
What President/Owner skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Jason Aldrich: JA – Research indicates the majority of employers are seeking evidence of a candidate’s ability to think critically, solve problems and to work in a team, with the key word being “evidence”. In addition, more than half of employers evaluate resumes and cover letters for excellent written communication skills. Looking out over the next 3-5 years, students should be focused on developing the NACE career readiness competencies that employers deem most important for college students to develop including: communication, critical thinking, and teamwork.
What will help President/Owners increase their earning potential?
Jason Aldrich: JA – The key to maximizing your salary potential is to make the most of your college experience by earning outstanding grades, building the communication and teamwork skills necessary to solve complex problems, and engaging in experiential learning, co-curricular activities, and internships. This approach will help you demonstrate to potential employers that you have the skills and are ready to hit the ground running to address the challenges they face. In addition, it’s important to also assess each market sector you are considering in terms of compensation standards, opportunities for growth, and most highly prioritized skills. For example, your research might reveal that you have everything a potential employer would be willing to pay a highly competitive salary for except experience in financial modeling or programming in Python. If this is the case, you can quickly take a course or enroll in a BootCamp to learn a particular skill. This approach also sets you up for success after you start working. For example, today’s hot topic is how firms can apply generative AI to their business model for better outcomes. Becoming knowledgeable in the concepts of generative AI and contributing to the conversation will set you apart from your colleagues. As a general rule, you should continuously seek new opportunities to learn and upskill while you’re employed.