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Job outlook for senior client managers in the United States
Senior client manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior client manager job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 23,800 new jobs for senior client managers are projected over the next decade.
Senior client manager salaries have increased 12% for senior client managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 26,364 senior client managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 109,110 active senior client manager job openings in the US.
The average senior client manager salary is $101,817.
Are senior client manager jobs in demand?
Senior client manager job and salary trends over time
Senior client manager jobs over time
Senior client manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,364 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 22,743 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 23,634 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 22,779 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 22,131 | 0.01% |
Average senior client manager salary over time
Senior client manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,817 | $48.95 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $97,468 | $46.86 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $95,606 | $45.96 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $93,174 | $44.80 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $90,788 | $43.65 | +3.6% |
Senior client manager jobs by state
Most common states for senior client managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 389 | 56% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,468 | 21% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 819 | 20% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 185 | 19% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 979 | 18% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,174 | 17% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 176 | 17% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 127 | 17% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 108 | 17% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 484 | 16% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 218 | 16% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 862 | 15% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 290 | 15% |
| 14 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,464 | 14% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,405 | 14% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,258 | 14% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,159 | 14% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,037 | 14% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 505 | 14% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 244 | 14% |
Most common cities for senior client managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 3 | 11% | $95,164 |
| 2 | Juneau | 3 | 9% | $83,845 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 3 | 8% | $99,842 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 5 | 2% | $96,287 |
| 5 | Montgomery | 4 | 2% | $90,537 |
| 6 | Hartford | 3 | 2% | $96,404 |
| 7 | Little Rock | 3 | 2% | $100,580 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $101,686 |
| 9 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $125,476 |
| 10 | Orlando | 4 | 1% | $92,037 |
| 11 | Sacramento | 4 | 1% | $129,787 |
| 12 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $123,749 |
| 13 | Baton Rouge | 3 | 1% | $90,099 |
| 14 | New Orleans | 3 | 1% | $89,566 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $106,193 |
| 16 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $108,143 |
| 17 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $84,225 |
| 18 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $109,742 |
| 19 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $119,874 |
Senior Client Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior client manager experts
University of Maryland
Christopher Newport University
Indiana University Southeast
Roland Rust Ph.D.
Distinguished University Professor, David Bruce Smith Chair in Marketing, Executive Director, Center for Excellence in Service, Ph.D., Business Administration, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MarketingUniversity of Maryland
Robert H. Smith School of Business
What skills stand out on Senior Client Manager resumes?
Roland Rust Ph.D.: One might think that a stellar sales record would be most important, but that would be most relevant only if the individual has prior sales manager experience. If promoting a salesperson to sales manager, the thing that may be missing is administrative and managerial skills. In addition, we are in a technological revolution, driven by AI, which means that prior knowledge and experience with AI-related analysis would also definitely stand out (although probably hard to find).
Todd Lee Goen
Instructor & Internship DirectorChristopher Newport University
Department of Communication
What technical skills for a Senior Client Manager 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 Client Managers?
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 Senior Client Manager 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.