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Job outlook for sales support assistants in the United States
Sales support assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected sales support assistant job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -286,900 new jobs for sales support assistants are projected over the next decade.
Sales support assistant salaries have increased 12% for sales support assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 224,949 sales support assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 99,834 active sales support assistant job openings in the US.
The average sales support assistant salary is $36,416.
Are sales support assistant jobs in demand?
Sales support assistant job and salary trends over time
Sales support assistant jobs over time
Sales support assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 224,949 | 0.07% |
| 2020 | 220,896 | 0.07% |
| 2019 | 243,487 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 246,740 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 246,348 | 0.07% |
Average sales support assistant salary over time
Sales support assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,416 | $17.51 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $35,328 | $16.98 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $34,335 | $16.51 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $33,360 | $16.04 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $32,638 | $15.69 | +2.7% |
Sales support assistant jobs by state
Most common states for sales support assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 336 | 25% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 191 | 22% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,421 | 19% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 116 | 17% |
| 5 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 958 | 16% |
| 6 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 466 | 16% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 119 | 16% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,471 | 15% |
| 9 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 216 | 15% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,673 | 14% |
| 11 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 688 | 14% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 432 | 14% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 722 | 13% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 620 | 13% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 280 | 13% |
| 16 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 134 | 13% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 366 | 12% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 205 | 12% |
| 19 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 776 | 11% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 63 | 11% |
Most common cities for sales support assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chaska | 1 | 4% | $36,530 |
| 2 | Walnut Creek | 2 | 3% | $40,061 |
| 3 | Diamond Bar | 1 | 2% | $40,505 |
| 4 | Greenwood | 1 | 2% | $29,159 |
| 5 | Arlington Heights | 1 | 1% | $35,086 |
| 6 | Bossier City | 1 | 1% | $31,802 |
| 7 | Escondido | 1 | 1% | $40,653 |
| 8 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $32,254 |
| 9 | New York | 3 | 0% | $38,289 |
| 10 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $35,017 |
| 11 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $36,233 |
| 12 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $33,401 |
| 13 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $29,264 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $36,080 |
| 15 | Las Vegas | 1 | 0% | $30,208 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $40,616 |
| 17 | Memphis | 1 | 0% | $33,309 |
Sales Support Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of sales support assistant experts
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
West Liberty University
Brandy Bailey
Career CoachOhio University - Lancaster Campus
Student Services, Career Services
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Sales Support Assistants?
Brandy Bailey: Take a look at the job description for which you are applying, what certifications/licenses/courses do they list? If you personally have any of them that are included in the job description, be sure to include them on your resume. Tailoring your resume, including your skills and experiences, to the job description will have the biggest impact on your job prospects. If you have taken a course that the employer deems as necessary to be able to perform the job, list it on your resume and talk about it during your interview. If you are not quite ready to graduate and apply for jobs, you may still have some time to squeeze in a course or experience that will meet the qualifications of a job that you are interested in applying for in the future. Do your research and tailor your resume and experiences to the job you are applying for to increase your job prospects.
Dr. Darrin Cox
Professor of HistoryWest Liberty University
College of Liberal Arts
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Sales Support Assistant job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Darrin Cox: The need for adaptability. Companies are going to focus more on hiring people with a wide array of skills and abilities that provide them the kind of adaptability needed for the modern workspace. It's one of the reasons why I think humanities and social science degrees will be in more demand in the coming years. At their core, these degrees are about analyzing how we interact in the social world while providing specific training in critical thinking, reasoning, and writing. Basically, employers will be looking for those who are tech savvy, but less so in terms of how to operate specific applications or technology and more so in ways that they can be adapted to best suit the needs of the company.