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Job outlook for section managers in the United States
Section manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected section manager job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 189,200 new jobs for section managers are projected over the next decade.
Section manager salaries have increased 4% for section managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 16,664 section managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 293,821 active section manager job openings in the US.
The average section manager salary is $95,857.
Are section manager jobs in demand?
Section manager job and salary trends over time
Section manager jobs over time
Section manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 16,664 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 13,105 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,400 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 12,783 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 12,350 | 0.00% |
Average section manager salary over time
Section manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $95,857 | $46.08 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $93,203 | $44.81 | --0.1% |
| 2024 | $93,341 | $44.88 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $92,860 | $44.64 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $91,843 | $44.16 | +1.6% |
Section manager jobs by state
Most common states for section managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 536 | 77% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,636 | 38% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 450 | 34% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 326 | 34% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,824 | 33% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,637 | 31% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,044 | 31% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 909 | 31% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 3,090 | 30% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,841 | 30% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,740 | 29% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 309 | 29% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,882 | 28% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,360 | 28% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 863 | 28% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,520 | 27% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,520 | 27% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,367 | 27% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,101 | 27% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 856 | 27% |
Most common cities for section managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockville | 5 | 7% | $95,318 |
| 2 | Lafayette | 3 | 4% | $77,626 |
| 3 | Redondo Beach | 3 | 4% | $120,202 |
| 4 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $68,844 |
| 5 | Lansing | 3 | 3% | $82,639 |
| 6 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $95,848 |
| 7 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $112,204 |
| 8 | Brea | 1 | 2% | $119,629 |
| 9 | Caldwell | 1 | 2% | $68,751 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $81,977 |
| 11 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $93,616 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $77,405 |
| 13 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $124,917 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $70,301 |
| 15 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $73,395 |
| 16 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $123,788 |
| 17 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $68,209 |
| 18 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $83,351 |
Section Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of section manager experts
Murray State University
Dr. Ben Littlepage
ProfessorMurray State University
Educational Administration And Supervision
What will help Section Managers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Ben Littlepage: Salary is maximized when leaders are sought after. Leaders who pursue meaningful experiences and remain 'market ready' are viewed as an asset to any organization. Leaders must carefully consider where the field is moving and respond.