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Job outlook for recruit officers in the United States
Are recruit officer jobs in demand?
Recruit officer job and salary trends over time
Recruit officer jobs over time
Recruit officer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,756 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,535 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,500 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,407 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,313 | 0.00% |
Average recruit officer salary over time
Recruit officer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,150 | $23.63 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $47,934 | $23.05 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $47,129 | $22.66 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $46,719 | $22.46 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $45,813 | $22.03 | +1.4% |
Recruit officer jobs by state
Most common states for recruit officers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 306 | 18% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 124 | 16% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,255 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 156 | 15% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 93 | 15% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 927 | 14% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 734 | 13% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 728 | 13% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 170 | 13% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 826 | 12% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 363 | 12% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 229 | 12% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 108 | 12% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 681 | 11% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 150 | 11% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 750 | 10% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 590 | 10% |
| 18 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 489 | 10% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 308 | 10% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 210 | 10% |
Most common cities for recruit officers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $48,615 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $53,514 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $48,004 |
| 4 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $61,530 |
| 5 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $48,552 |
| 6 | Lakewood | 1 | 1% | $49,739 |
| 7 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $43,748 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $39,898 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $39,472 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $39,818 |
| 11 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $52,765 |
| 12 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $49,700 |
| 13 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $41,551 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $42,647 |
| 15 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $62,277 |
| 16 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $62,598 |
| 17 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $48,153 |
| 18 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $37,404 |
Recruit Officer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of recruit officer experts
The Pennsylvania State University
Emmaus Homes
East Tennessee State University
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Recruit Officers to find work opportunities?
Elaine Farndale Ph.D.: The answer will lie in which states can recover from the pandemic the quickest, which is still very much unknown.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Recruit Officers to find work opportunities?
Tonya Courtois: Our industry provides support staff to adults who have developmental disabilities. Our entry-level employees are called Direct Support Professionals (DSPS). We, like many others in our industry, are experiencing a significant staffing crisis. This crisis has gained national attention. To close the gap we continue to encourage our state legislatures to standardize rates and pay rates that will allow us to outpace minimum wage and be competitive with other high-volume employers. My recommendation to students and recent graduates is to research mission-driven, caregiving roles in their area, specifically those for individuals with disabilities. Learn about disabilities and understand the need. Reach out to a couple of different organizations in your area and connect with them to learn more about their mission. Find a good fit and pick up some part-time hours while finishing school. At Emmaus we are very intentional in creating career paths for individuals who have a mission heart and want to do work that matters. It's not just a job but a defined career path!
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Recruit Officer job market given the pandemic?
Dr. James Lampley: Online delivery. Before the pandemic, we were already seeing a trend to more online programs. After we return to "normal" we will see online courses and online programs expand exponentially.