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Job outlook for research group directors in the United States
Are research group director jobs in demand?
Yes, research group director jobs are in demand. Research group director demand is projected to grow 17% from 2018 to 2028.
Research group director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of research group director jobs and the average research group director salary over time.
Research group director jobs over time
Research group director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 123 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 142 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 144 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 136 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 126 | 0.00% |
Average research group director salary over time
Research group director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97,758 | $47.00 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $94,852 | $45.60 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $90,600 | $43.56 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $87,695 | $42.16 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $86,028 | $41.36 | --2.1% |
Research group director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of research group director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where research group directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for research group directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 304 | 35% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 730 | 23% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 623 | 21% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 662 | 17% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 184 | 17% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 106 | 17% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,046 | 15% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 676 | 14% |
| 9 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 671 | 14% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 592 | 14% |
| 11 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 425 | 14% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 189 | 14% |
| 13 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 96 | 14% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 725 | 13% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 122 | 13% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,051 | 12% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 657 | 12% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,397 | 11% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,436 | 11% |
| 20 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 927 | 11% |
Most common cities for research group directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto | 1 | 1% | $136,027 |
Research Group Director job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to research group director professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the research group director job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the research group director industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of research group director experts
Dr. Jose Lozano Ph.D.
Bradley University
What type of skills will young Research Group Directors need?
Dr. Jose Lozano Ph.D.: In addition to the skills required in their specific area of study, most likely, they would need to have good technological skills and an open mind to conduct many activities remotely.
Research group director jobs
Updated December 19, 2020