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Job outlook for public service directors in the United States
Are public service director jobs in demand?
Yes, public service director jobs are in demand. Public service director demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Public service director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of public service director jobs and the average public service director salary over time.
Public service director jobs over time
Public service director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 64 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 66 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 62 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 67 | 0.00% |
Average public service director salary over time
Public service director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $86,483 | $41.58 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | $85,790 | $41.25 | --2.7% |
| 2024 | $88,180 | $42.39 | +3.5% |
| 2023 | $85,236 | $40.98 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $84,278 | $40.52 | +3.5% |
Public service director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of public service director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where public service directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for public service directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 176 | 20% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 127 | 18% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 266 | 15% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 723 | 14% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 544 | 11% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 451 | 11% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 481 | 10% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 279 | 9% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 33 | 3% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 29 | 3% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 19 | 3% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 701 | 2% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 207 | 2% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 192 | 2% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 113 | 2% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 92 | 2% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 68 | 2% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 54 | 2% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 14 | 2% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 40 | 1% |
Most common cities for public service directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $93,768 |
| 2 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $80,095 |