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Job outlook for retirement specialists in the United States
Are retirement specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, retirement specialist jobs are in demand. Retirement specialist demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Retirement specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of retirement specialist jobs and the average retirement specialist salary over time.
Retirement specialist jobs over time
Retirement specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,256 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,259 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,296 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,148 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,071 | 0.00% |
Average retirement specialist salary over time
Retirement specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,474 | $19.46 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $38,889 | $18.70 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $37,950 | $18.25 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $37,757 | $18.15 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $37,395 | $17.98 | +2.0% |
Retirement specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of retirement specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where retirement specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for retirement specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 104 | 15% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 250 | 8% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 81 | 8% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 57 | 8% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 45 | 8% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 494 | 7% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 129 | 7% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 67 | 7% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 86 | 6% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 64 | 6% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 50 | 6% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 37 | 6% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 587 | 5% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 550 | 5% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 541 | 5% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 442 | 5% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 302 | 5% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 297 | 5% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 88 | 5% |
Most common cities for retirement specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst | 1 | 3% | $54,183 |
| 2 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $40,481 |
| 3 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $37,375 |
| 4 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $44,072 |
| 5 | Madison | 1 | 0% | $37,354 |