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Job outlook for senior associates in the United States
Senior associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior associate job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 28,900 new jobs for senior associates are projected over the next decade.
Senior associate salaries have increased 6% for senior associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 19,391 senior associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,601 active senior associate job openings in the US.
The average senior associate salary is $83,034.
Are senior associate jobs in demand?
Yes, senior associate jobs are in demand. Senior associate demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Senior associate job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of senior associate jobs and the average senior associate salary over time.
Senior associate jobs over time
Senior associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,391 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 18,353 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 18,030 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 16,814 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 16,177 | 0.00% |
Average senior associate salary over time
Senior associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,034 | $39.92 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $81,060 | $38.97 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $80,610 | $38.75 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $79,935 | $38.43 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | $78,160 | $37.58 | +1.4% |
Senior associate jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of senior associate job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where senior associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for senior associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 569 | 82% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,081 | 16% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,440 | 11% |
| 4 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 388 | 11% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,006 | 10% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 538 | 10% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 94 | 10% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,806 | 9% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,080 | 8% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 783 | 8% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 684 | 8% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 83 | 8% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 48 | 8% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 594 | 7% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 472 | 7% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 453 | 7% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 424 | 7% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 386 | 7% |
| 19 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 208 | 7% |
| 20 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 453 | 6% |
Most common cities for senior associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | 59 | 48% | $87,759 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | 61 | 31% | $77,384 |
| 3 | Atlanta | 139 | 29% | $76,824 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 60 | 28% | $69,046 |
| 5 | Boston | 175 | 26% | $91,697 |
| 6 | Tampa | 95 | 25% | $68,380 |
| 7 | Orlando | 66 | 24% | $68,716 |
| 8 | Irvine | 65 | 24% | $87,257 |
| 9 | Washington | 142 | 21% | $95,628 |
| 10 | Miami | 81 | 18% | $66,247 |
| 11 | Denver | 91 | 13% | $78,065 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 79 | 13% | $87,674 |
| 13 | Sacramento | 63 | 13% | $95,337 |
| 14 | San Francisco | 102 | 12% | $94,724 |
| 15 | Detroit | 82 | 12% | $78,449 |
| 16 | Indianapolis | 72 | 8% | $69,483 |
| 17 | Jacksonville | 64 | 7% | $70,110 |
| 18 | Chicago | 164 | 6% | $89,376 |
| 19 | San Diego | 72 | 5% | $85,719 |
| 20 | Los Angeles | 125 | 3% | $87,887 |