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Job outlook for senior category managers in the United States
Are senior category manager jobs in demand?
Yes, senior category manager jobs are in demand. Senior category manager demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Senior category manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of senior category manager jobs and the average senior category manager salary over time.
Senior category manager jobs over time
Senior category manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,216 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,149 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,097 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,912 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,741 | 0.00% |
Average senior category manager salary over time
Senior category manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,590 | $56.05 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $112,227 | $53.96 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $110,128 | $52.95 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $108,438 | $52.13 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $107,577 | $51.72 | +1.9% |
Senior category manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of senior category manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where senior category managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for senior category managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 293 | 42% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,738 | 23% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,358 | 20% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 702 | 17% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 482 | 16% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 165 | 16% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,747 | 15% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,166 | 13% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 83 | 13% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,514 | 12% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 977 | 12% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2,270 | 11% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 619 | 11% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 607 | 11% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 144 | 11% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 356 | 10% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 108 | 10% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,156 | 9% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 875 | 9% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 87 | 9% |
Most common cities for senior category managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $94,697 |
| 2 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $111,988 |
| 3 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $91,157 |
| 4 | Columbia | 2 | 2% | $109,464 |
| 5 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $126,633 |
| 6 | Bothell | 1 | 2% | $123,788 |
| 7 | Glenview | 1 | 2% | $110,754 |
| 8 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $115,080 |
| 9 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $112,055 |
| 10 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $110,705 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $93,740 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $100,451 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $98,739 |
| 14 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $89,906 |
| 15 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $101,666 |