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Job outlook for real time traders in the United States
Are real time trader jobs in demand?
Yes, real time trader jobs are in demand. Real time trader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Real time trader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of real time trader jobs and the average real time trader salary over time.
Real time trader jobs over time
Real time trader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 992 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 944 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,005 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 999 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 970 | 0.00% |
Average real time trader salary over time
Real time trader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $104,519 | $50.25 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $100,194 | $48.17 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $98,349 | $47.28 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $94,671 | $45.51 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | $94,635 | $45.50 | +1.5% |
Real time trader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of real time trader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where real time traders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for real time traders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 800 | 12% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 102 | 11% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 308 | 10% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 65 | 9% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 294 | 8% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 106 | 8% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 72 | 7% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 9 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 275 | 6% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 665 | 5% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 463 | 5% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 347 | 5% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 346 | 5% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 104 | 5% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 745 | 4% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 234 | 4% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 190 | 4% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 322 | 3% |
| 19 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 267 | 3% |
| 20 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 179 | 3% |
Most common cities for real time traders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemoore | 1 | 4% | $106,990 |
| 2 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $100,916 |
| 3 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $78,624 |