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Job outlook for search consultants in the United States
Are search consultant jobs in demand?
Yes, search consultant jobs are in demand. Search consultant demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Search consultant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of search consultant jobs and the average search consultant salary over time.
Search consultant jobs over time
Search consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,700 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,486 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,452 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,362 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,271 | 0.00% |
Average search consultant salary over time
Search consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,380 | $24.70 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $50,110 | $24.09 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $49,268 | $23.69 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $48,839 | $23.48 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $47,892 | $23.03 | +1.4% |
Search consultant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of search consultant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where search consultants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for search consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 168 | 19% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,089 | 16% |
| 3 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 535 | 11% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 432 | 11% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 66 | 10% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 258 | 9% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 26 | 4% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 236 | 3% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 154 | 3% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 136 | 3% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 79 | 3% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 40 | 3% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 36 | 3% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 31 | 3% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 23 | 3% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 761 | 2% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 340 | 2% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 277 | 2% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 212 | 2% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 200 | 2% |
Most common cities for search consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockville | 1 | 1% | $57,787 |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | 1 | 1% | $44,939 |
| 3 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $53,756 |