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Job outlook for publication directors in the United States
Are publication director jobs in demand?
Yes, publication director jobs are in demand. Publication director demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Publication director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of publication director jobs and the average publication director salary over time.
Publication director jobs over time
Publication director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 840 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 820 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 800 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 733 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 680 | 0.00% |
Average publication director salary over time
Publication director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87,824 | $42.22 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $84,386 | $40.57 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $82,670 | $39.75 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $80,136 | $38.53 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $77,284 | $37.16 | +3.1% |
Publication director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of publication director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where publication directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for publication directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 172 | 20% |
| 2 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 681 | 14% |
| 3 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 260 | 14% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 93 | 13% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 514 | 11% |
| 6 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 413 | 11% |
| 7 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 453 | 10% |
| 8 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 272 | 9% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 361 | 1% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 174 | 1% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 71 | 1% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 66 | 1% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 47 | 1% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 40 | 1% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 34 | 1% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 23 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 10 | 1% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for publication directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $117,652 |
| 2 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $106,736 |
| 3 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $102,983 |
| 4 | Bridgeport | 1 | 1% | $96,370 |
| 5 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $104,878 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $82,363 |
| 7 | Meridian | 1 | 1% | $92,178 |
| 8 | Metairie | 1 | 1% | $98,968 |
| 9 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $98,090 |
| 10 | Portland | 1 | 1% | $82,456 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $83,503 |
| 12 | New York | 2 | 0% | $99,043 |
| 13 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $91,108 |
| 14 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $76,123 |
| 15 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $82,331 |
| 16 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $84,861 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $84,081 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $108,812 |
| 19 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $100,843 |