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Job outlook for public works directors in the United States
Are public works director jobs in demand?
Yes, public works director jobs are in demand. Public works director demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Public works director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of public works director jobs and the average public works director salary over time.
Public works director jobs over time
Public works director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 153 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 154 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 157 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 149 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 160 | 0.00% |
Average public works director salary over time
Public works director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,965 | $42.77 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | $88,252 | $42.43 | --2.7% |
| 2023 | $90,712 | $43.61 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $87,683 | $42.16 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $86,698 | $41.68 | +3.5% |
Public works director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of public works director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where public works directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for public works directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 180 | 26% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 175 | 20% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 267 | 15% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 717 | 14% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 543 | 11% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 449 | 11% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 478 | 10% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 279 | 9% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 334 | 5% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 22 | 4% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,174 | 3% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 309 | 3% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 257 | 3% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 165 | 3% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 106 | 3% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 95 | 3% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 33 | 3% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 32 | 3% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 20 | 3% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 212 | 2% |
Most common cities for public works directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tempe | 1 | 1% | $92,310 |
| 2 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $117,826 |