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Job outlook for senior accounts representatives in the United States
Senior accounts representative job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior accounts representative job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 63,300 new jobs for senior accounts representatives are projected over the next decade.
Senior accounts representative salaries have increased 9% for senior accounts representatives in the last 5 years.
There are over 86,470 senior accounts representatives currently employed in the United States.
There are 123,731 active senior accounts representative job openings in the US.
The average senior accounts representative salary is $70,137.
Are senior accounts representative jobs in demand?
Senior accounts representative job and salary trends over time
Senior accounts representative jobs over time
Senior accounts representative job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86,470 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 90,710 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 95,865 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 96,837 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 100,357 | 0.03% |
Average senior accounts representative salary over time
Senior accounts representative salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,137 | $33.72 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | $67,719 | $32.56 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $66,114 | $31.79 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $64,374 | $30.95 | --0.3% |
| 2022 | $64,566 | $31.04 | +2.5% |
Senior accounts representative jobs by state
Most common states for senior accounts representatives
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 348 | 50% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 404 | 38% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,276 | 33% |
| 4 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,647 | 29% |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 3,606 | 28% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,164 | 28% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 175 | 28% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 364 | 27% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 279 | 27% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 816 | 26% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,406 | 25% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,625 | 23% |
| 13 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,878 | 22% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 793 | 22% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,726 | 21% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,285 | 21% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 400 | 21% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 206 | 21% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,188 | 20% |
| 20 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 625 | 20% |
Most common cities for senior accounts representatives
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Square | 1 | 3% | $55,464 |
| 2 | Martinez | 1 | 3% | $80,655 |
| 3 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $65,535 |
| 4 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $48,414 |
| 5 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $50,574 |
Senior Accounts Representative job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior accounts representative experts
University of Maryland - College Park
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Oklahoma Baptist University
The University of West Florida
Christopher Newport University
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Indiana University Southeast
What Senior Accounts Representative skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Kathleen Kelly: Maximizing your salary potential requires research, flexibility, and being your best advocate.
E. Duff Wrobbel Ph.D.
ChairSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Communication And Media Studies
What Senior Accounts Representative skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
E. Duff Wrobbel Ph.D.: All things social media are important, and so writing skills still matter.
What will help Senior Accounts Representatives increase their earning potential?
E. Duff Wrobbel Ph.D.: With this major, probably the best salaries are from sales jobs, which many people shy away from because they think only of hustling used cars, but sales can be very good work.
Dr. Daryl Green
Associate Professor of BusinessOklahoma Baptist University
College of Business
How have salaries changed over time for Senior Accounts Representatives?
Dr. Daryl Green: Based on my research, I predict that the current salaries for marketing majors will be unchanged from 2020. There are 'riches in niches.' Certain areas, like marketing analytics, may see a surge. For example, market research analysts are projected to grow 18 percent from 2019 to 2029, according to US BLS. However, Covid-19 is the X-factor for the economy.
Eric Bostwick Ph.D.
Professor of AccountingThe University of West Florida
Department of Accounting and Finance
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Accounts Representatives?
Eric Bostwick Ph.D.: In a word, yes. The adjustments that both individuals and businesses have made during this time have shifted our expectations for life and work. For a generation of students who were already tech-natives, the shift to more technology-enabled interactions has reinforced the "click-to-do" mentality. And for non-tech-natives, the roll-out of intuitive, easy-to-use apps has overcome much of their resistance to these types of interactions. These shifts have affected everything from business meetings to family reunions and from buying lunch to meeting with your doctor. However, graduates will need to grow beyond being technology consumers. They must be able to effectively use technology to deliver a company's value proposition, especially in service-oriented fields such as accounting, finance, law, medicine, and consulting.
Todd Lee Goen
Instructor & Internship DirectorChristopher Newport University
Department of Communication
What technical skills for a Senior Accounts Representative stand out to employers?
Todd Lee Goen: Technical skills are often industry and/or position specific. Applicants should highlight any technical skills related to the position advertisement and those that add value to the position/organization. Most importantly, requirements for technical skills change with time and technological advances. This means employers value workers capable of adapting to change and continually improving and acquiring new technical skills. Thus, it's usually more important to demonstrate you are capable of learning and developing technical skills than it is to have a specific skill set upon hire (although this is not true for some positions/industries).
That said, technical skills related to online presentations, virtual meetings, virtual networking, remote working and the like are hot commodities right now. While most organizations were in the process of adopting many of these technologies and ways of doing business pre-pandemic, the pandemic accelerated the process. Organizations are making it work, but they often don't know best practices or the most efficient means of working in the largely virtual, pandemic environment. Post-pandemic, many of the remote/virtual changes the pandemic brought will stay in some form. Technical skills that support this type of workplace will make applicants stand out to many employers because they need/want to do virtual/remote business better.
What's a good job out of college for Senior Accounts Representatives?
Todd Lee Goen: Pandemic or no pandemic, the best job out of college is one that sets you on the path to achieve your ultimate career goal(s). Reflect on where you want to be in five or ten years or even twenty-five years. Then consider positions that will set you on the path to achieve that goal. Very few people land their dream job upon graduation - dream jobs are typically those we're not qualified to do without some additional work experience and training. A good job is one that will help you achieve your goal(s) - just don't frame it that way in the interview.
Good jobs pay a livable salary for the location, offer benefits (health insurance and retirement at minimum), and provide professional development opportunities (these can take a variety of forms). Too often, college grads overlook professional development. If an employer isn't willing to invest in you, there's no guarantee you will succeed in the job. Good employers understand they need qualified employees who continually develop their skills and abilities, and good employers will make sure employees have the resources they need to succeed.
What technical skills for a Senior Accounts Representative stand out to employers?
Todd Lee Goen: Technical skills are often industry and/or position specific. Applicants should highlight any technical skills related to the position advertisement and those that add value to the position/organization. Most importantly, requirements for technical skills change with time and technological advances. This means employers value workers capable of adapting to change and continually improving and acquiring new technical skills. Thus, it's usually more important to demonstrate you are capable of learning and developing technical skills than it is to have a specific skill set upon hire (although this is not true for some positions/industries).
That said, technical skills related to online presentations, virtual meetings, virtual networking, remote working and the like are hot commodities right now. While most organizations were in the process of adopting many of these technologies and ways of doing business pre-pandemic, the pandemic accelerated the process. Organizations are making it work, but they often don't know best practices or the most efficient means of working in the largely virtual, pandemic environment. Post-pandemic, many of the remote/virtual changes the pandemic brought will stay in some form. Technical skills that support this type of workplace will make applicants stand out to many employers because they need/want to do virtual/remote business better.
What general advice would you give to a Senior Accounts Representative?
Celeste Spier Ph.D.: My advice would focus on three areas. First, adopt a growth/learner mindset. While your college degree has given you a great foundation of knowledge and skills, there is still much to learn. Second, build a community of support. Work (and life) are all about relationships. Put extra focus on building and maintaining strong relationships at work as well as outside of work. Finally, establish healthy work habits. Organizing your work, managing distraction, and getting the important work done (well and on time) are all essential skills for today's employees.
What Senior Accounts Representative skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Uric Dufrene: First, I would not recommend a gap year. One of the skills that is critically important, regardless of the time period, is adaptability. Learning how to adapt to the circumstances around you is a skill that is valued in the workplace, regardless of the year. This is a key part of problem solving. Solving problems with the conditions and resources on hand will prepare you for a lifelong success in any field. As a graduate develops a reputation for problem solving, they emerge as a "go to" employee and will be seen by others as a leader, in their department or company.