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Job outlook for regional assistants in the United States
Regional assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected regional assistant job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for regional assistants are projected over the next decade.
Regional assistant salaries have increased 12% for regional assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,744 regional assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 56,498 active regional assistant job openings in the US.
The average regional assistant salary is $43,072.
Are regional assistant jobs in demand?
Regional assistant job and salary trends over time
Regional assistant jobs over time
Regional assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,744 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,794 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,179 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,440 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,623 | 0.00% |
Average regional assistant salary over time
Regional assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,072 | $20.71 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $41,785 | $20.09 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $40,610 | $19.52 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $39,457 | $18.97 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $38,604 | $18.56 | +2.7% |
Regional assistant jobs by state
Most common states for regional assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 275 | 40% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 923 | 13% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 121 | 12% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 92 | 12% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 610 | 11% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 837 | 10% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 654 | 9% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 504 | 9% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 488 | 9% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 387 | 9% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 282 | 9% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 273 | 9% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 52 | 9% |
| 14 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,525 | 8% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 997 | 8% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 976 | 8% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 495 | 8% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 277 | 8% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 90 | 8% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 73 | 8% |
Most common cities for regional assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Needham | 1 | 3% | $49,286 |
| 2 | Saginaw | 1 | 2% | $48,650 |
| 3 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $43,279 |
Regional Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of regional assistant experts
Missouri University of Science & Technology
California State University Channel Islands
University of Iowa
Christi Patton Luks
Professor (NTT) and Associate Chair for Academic AffairsMissouri University of Science & Technology
Linda & Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
What's a good job out of college for Regional Assistants?
Christi Patton Luks: A good job out of college is one that can be adapted to the individual's skills and interests and encourages them to stretch. Frequently, students think they want to work in a particular type of job. Once they have it, they discover that it was not what they thought it would be. Many companies rotate new employees through a variety of positions. Those are great for helping people find their own hidden talents. I know that I have discovered abilities that I would not have even attempted when I was 20.
Amanda Carpenter
DirectorCalifornia State University Channel Islands
Department of Career Development and Alumni Engagement
What technical skills for a Regional Assistant stand out to employers?
Amanda Carpenter: -Data analytics skills are critical technical skills that stand out to employers in today's market. According to NACE (2018), the use of data analytics is projected to have the most significant impact on an organization's operational efficiency and revenue generation.
-Source (NACE): www.naceweb.org
What experience really stands out on Regional Assistant resumes?
Brian Lai Ph.D.: Authentic experiences that mirror what they will be doing in a job. So internships in similar kinds of positions or experiential learning opportunities that mirror what positions require you to do.