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Job outlook for pricing associates in the United States
Are pricing associate jobs in demand?
No, pricing associate jobs are not in demand. Pricing associate demand is projected to decline 0% from 2018 to 2028.
Pricing associate job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pricing associate jobs and the average pricing associate salary over time.
Pricing associate jobs over time
Pricing associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,365 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,335 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,934 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,053 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,048 | 0.00% |
Average pricing associate salary over time
Pricing associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,667 | $27.24 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | $52,838 | $25.40 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $50,640 | $24.35 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $48,569 | $23.35 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $47,460 | $22.82 | +4.1% |
Pricing associate jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pricing associate job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pricing associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pricing associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 725 | 54% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 464 | 48% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 587 | 44% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,576 | 38% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 3,627 | 35% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 3,469 | 34% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,907 | 34% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 2,046 | 34% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 4,181 | 33% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,795 | 32% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 200 | 32% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,975 | 31% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,098 | 31% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,770 | 31% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,400 | 31% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 1,129 | 31% |
| 17 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 6,282 | 30% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,463 | 30% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 956 | 30% |
| 20 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 863 | 30% |
Most common cities for pricing associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Olmsted | 2 | 6% | $47,660 |
| 2 | Canton | 2 | 3% | $47,983 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $68,552 |
| 4 | Cleveland | 4 | 1% | $47,922 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $64,225 |
| 6 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $68,336 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $59,406 |
| 8 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $68,412 |
| 9 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $70,611 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $47,606 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $60,547 |
| 12 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $51,503 |
| 13 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $43,712 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $53,005 |
| 15 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $47,219 |
| 16 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $65,166 |
| 17 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $45,856 |
Pricing Associate job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to pricing associate professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the pricing associate job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the pricing associate industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of pricing associate experts
Alexander Nagel Ph.D.
Fashion Institute of Technology
What soft skills should all Pricing Associates possess?
Alexander Nagel Ph.D.: Soft skills needed are flexibilities to adapt quickly to new opportunities, to be open to non-traditional career paths. Being organized and responsive to email correspondence, being friendly and kind, having empathy are values that will never be out of fashion. FIT is known for being home to "unconventional minds," and our students are super creative, engaged, and ready to take on challenges.
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Updated January 27, 2021