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Job outlook for senior demand planners in the United States
Senior demand planner job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior demand planner job growth rate is 28% from 2018-2028.
About 54,100 new jobs for senior demand planners are projected over the next decade.
Senior demand planner salaries have increased 3% for senior demand planners in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,094 senior demand planners currently employed in the United States.
There are 26,865 active senior demand planner job openings in the US.
The average senior demand planner salary is $89,229.
Are senior demand planner jobs in demand?
Senior demand planner job and salary trends over time
Senior demand planner jobs over time
Senior demand planner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,094 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,940 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,875 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,544 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,263 | 0.00% |
Average senior demand planner salary over time
Senior demand planner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,229 | $42.90 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $87,450 | $42.04 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $87,275 | $41.96 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | $87,263 | $41.95 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $86,772 | $41.72 | --0.1% |
Senior demand planner jobs by state
Most common states for senior demand planners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 75 | 11% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 74 | 6% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 388 | 5% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 325 | 5% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 299 | 5% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 272 | 5% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 262 | 5% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 492 | 4% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 489 | 4% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 420 | 4% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 381 | 4% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 209 | 4% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 158 | 4% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 157 | 4% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 132 | 4% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 117 | 4% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 28 | 4% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,354 | 3% |
| 20 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 289 | 3% |
Most common cities for senior demand planners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marlborough | 2 | 5% | $91,695 |
| 2 | Gardena | 2 | 3% | $106,649 |
| 3 | Brunswick | 1 | 3% | $79,710 |
| 4 | Cumberland | 1 | 3% | $97,492 |
| 5 | Bridgewater | 1 | 2% | $90,303 |
| 6 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $105,365 |
| 7 | Frederick | 1 | 1% | $99,993 |
| 8 | Naperville | 1 | 1% | $67,034 |
| 9 | Ontario | 1 | 1% | $106,302 |
| 10 | South Jordan | 1 | 1% | $87,899 |
| 11 | South San Francisco | 1 | 1% | $118,349 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | 1 | 1% | $117,832 |
| 13 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $90,046 |
| 14 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $91,867 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $88,090 |
| 16 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $117,920 |
Senior Demand Planner job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior demand planner experts
Michigan State University
Pennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
What's a good job out of college for Senior Demand Planners?
Kelly Lynch: A good job is any position or opportunity that makes you - a recent graduate - happy. Some students are motivated by some factors and other students motivated by others. For example, it could be compensation, it could be geographic location, it could be upward mobility, it could be rotational programs, it could be finding an employer that aligns with your personal beliefs and values - or you may not want to go to a company - perhaps you want to start your own company, or go to law school, or ....?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.
LecturerPennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
Project & Supply Chain Management
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Demand Planner job market given the pandemic?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.: The biggest trend is a switch to online operations. Work that was forced online will most likely continue to be done there. Businesses that were forced to go online are learning there are cost advantages to keeping the work force remote. Second to that, is the need for businesses and individuals to be flexible and open to taking a different course of action at a moment's notice. Winners in the new economy will be virtual and flexible to changing their processes.
What technical skills for a Senior Demand Planner stand out to employers?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.: Zoom for every industry. Industry-specific software is of course important as well. Communication skills, both internally as well as customer facing, are essential in these times of uncertainty.