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Resident job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected resident job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 52,400 new jobs for residents are projected over the next decade.
Resident salaries have increased 13% for residents in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,432 residents currently employed in the United States.
There are 14,186 active resident job openings in the US.
The average resident salary is $60,589.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,432 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 21,515 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,758 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 21,105 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 20,663 | 0.01% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $60,589 | $29.13 | +2.6% |
| 2025 | $59,073 | $28.40 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $56,865 | $27.34 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $55,804 | $26.83 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $53,597 | $25.77 | +3.2% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 776 | 11% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 568 | 10% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 34 | 5% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 221 | 4% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 130 | 4% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 26 | 4% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 335 | 3% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 298 | 3% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 250 | 3% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 177 | 3% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 154 | 3% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 106 | 3% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 86 | 3% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 39 | 3% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 397 | 2% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 295 | 2% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 33 | 2% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 32 | 2% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 26 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 17 | 2% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrington | 13 | 38% | $69,099 |
| 2 | Windsor | 8 | 28% | $69,155 |
| 3 | Farmington | 7 | 28% | $69,167 |
| 4 | South Windsor | 7 | 27% | $69,183 |
| 5 | Newington | 8 | 26% | $69,195 |
| 6 | East Hartford | 12 | 23% | $69,192 |
| 7 | Shelton | 9 | 22% | $69,138 |
| 8 | Middletown | 9 | 19% | $69,235 |
| 9 | Stratford | 9 | 18% | $69,131 |
| 10 | New Britain | 12 | 17% | $69,193 |
| 11 | Boston | 12 | 2% | $61,773 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 8 | 2% | $48,814 |
| 13 | San Jose | 7 | 1% | $62,528 |
| 14 | New York | 10 | 0% | $64,423 |
| 15 | Chicago | 6 | 0% | $61,887 |