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Job outlook for qualified mental retardation professionals in the United States
Are qualified mental retardation professional jobs in demand?
Yes, qualified mental retardation professional jobs are in demand. Qualified mental retardation professional demand is projected to grow 12% from 2018 to 2028.
Qualified mental retardation professional job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of qualified mental retardation professional jobs and the average qualified mental retardation professional salary over time.
Qualified mental retardation professional jobs over time
Qualified mental retardation professional job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 412 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 413 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 418 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 406 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 397 | 0.00% |
Average qualified mental retardation professional salary over time
Qualified mental retardation professional salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,963 | $26.42 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $53,587 | $25.76 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $51,585 | $24.80 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $50,622 | $24.34 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $48,620 | $23.37 | +3.2% |
Qualified mental retardation professional jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of qualified mental retardation professional job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where qualified mental retardation professionals earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for qualified mental retardation professionals
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 942 | 17% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 163 | 17% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 103 | 15% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 108 | 14% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 855 | 12% |
| 6 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 166 | 12% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 90 | 12% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 67 | 12% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 560 | 10% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 322 | 10% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 105 | 10% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,123 | 9% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 530 | 9% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 76 | 9% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 559 | 8% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 332 | 8% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 280 | 8% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 147 | 8% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 83 | 8% |
Most common cities for qualified mental retardation professionals
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | 2 | 2% | $45,865 |
| 2 | Coeur dAlene | 1 | 2% | $52,867 |
| 3 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $53,502 |