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Job outlook for retention specialists in the United States
Retention specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected retention specialist job growth rate is -4% from 2018-2028.
About -105,300 new jobs for retention specialists are projected over the next decade.
Retention specialist salaries have increased 11% for retention specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 36,730 retention specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 199,631 active retention specialist job openings in the US.
The average retention specialist salary is $37,175.
Are retention specialist jobs in demand?
Retention specialist job and salary trends over time
Retention specialist jobs over time
Retention specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,730 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 37,339 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 38,472 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 37,841 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 36,476 | 0.01% |
Average retention specialist salary over time
Retention specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,175 | $17.87 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $36,013 | $17.31 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $35,017 | $16.84 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $34,125 | $16.41 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $33,513 | $16.11 | +1.8% |
Retention specialist jobs by state
Most common states for retention specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 436 | 33% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 398 | 30% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 916 | 29% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 182 | 29% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 266 | 28% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,888 | 27% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 753 | 24% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 205 | 24% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 184 | 24% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 137 | 24% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,580 | 23% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,308 | 23% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 237 | 23% |
| 14 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 159 | 23% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 457 | 22% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,426 | 21% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,234 | 21% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 398 | 21% |
| 19 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 4,154 | 20% |
| 20 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,288 | 20% |
Most common cities for retention specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gresham | 4 | 4% | $38,982 |
| 2 | Cherry Hill | 2 | 3% | $36,530 |
| 3 | Framingham | 2 | 3% | $42,454 |
| 4 | Jonesboro | 2 | 3% | $35,734 |
| 5 | Miami | 3 | 1% | $35,624 |
| 6 | Saint Louis | 3 | 1% | $36,480 |
| 7 | Tampa | 3 | 1% | $36,161 |
| 8 | Pasadena | 2 | 1% | $48,279 |
| 9 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 1% | $33,398 |
| 10 | Riverside | 2 | 1% | $47,871 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 8 | 0% | $48,342 |
| 12 | New York | 5 | 0% | $41,747 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $32,797 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $38,583 |
| 15 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $35,317 |
| 16 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $35,466 |
| 17 | Oklahoma City | 2 | 0% | $30,396 |
| 18 | Portland | 2 | 0% | $39,042 |
Retention Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of retention specialist experts
University of Mary Washington
Janine Davis Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Mary Washington
College of Education
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Retention Specialists?
Janine Davis Ph.D.: For our teacher education graduates, the impact of the pandemic will most likely work in their favor when it comes to finding jobs-the pandemic has led to many retirements, which will mean that we will need even more teachers to fill those empty positions. At the same time, the advent of increased virtual learning means that it will no longer be an option that teachers know and use technology, including teaching online and using learning management and data analysis systems-those skills will almost certainly be a non-negotiable for future teaching positions. Finally, I think that this event has highlighted the importance of working as part of a team of teachers and other school leaders.