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Job outlook for process leaders in the United States
Are process leader jobs in demand?
Yes, process leader jobs are in demand. Process leader demand is projected to grow 11% from 2018 to 2028.
Process leader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of process leader jobs and the average process leader salary over time.
Process leader jobs over time
Process leader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,618 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,495 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,625 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,590 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,544 | 0.00% |
Average process leader salary over time
Process leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $88,400 | $42.50 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $86,234 | $41.46 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $84,982 | $40.86 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $82,802 | $39.81 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $81,269 | $39.07 | +2.6% |
Process leader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of process leader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where process leaders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for process leaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 286 | 41% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,755 | 26% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 332 | 25% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 263 | 20% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 139 | 18% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 127 | 17% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 171 | 16% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,931 | 15% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 639 | 15% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 293 | 15% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,066 | 14% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 150 | 14% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 122 | 14% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 129 | 13% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 66 | 11% |
| 16 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,062 | 10% |
| 17 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 585 | 9% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 284 | 9% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 146 | 9% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 786 | 8% |
Most common cities for process leaders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | 2 | 7% | $85,133 |
| 2 | Easton | 2 | 7% | $86,937 |
| 3 | Frankfort | 2 | 7% | $87,530 |
| 4 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $96,077 |
| 5 | Dover | 2 | 5% | $95,278 |
| 6 | Tallahassee | 3 | 2% | $75,965 |
| 7 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $108,171 |
| 8 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $109,133 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $84,576 |
| 10 | Irvine | 3 | 1% | $92,520 |
| 11 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $84,430 |
| 12 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $91,040 |
| 13 | Fremont | 2 | 1% | $103,549 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $87,651 |
| 15 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $91,482 |
| 16 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $77,829 |
Process Leader job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to process leader professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the process leader job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the process leader industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of process leader experts
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Process Leaders earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.
Process leader jobs
Updated November 7, 2020