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Job outlook for senior employment specialists in the United States
Are senior employment specialist jobs in demand?
Senior employment specialist job and salary trends over time
Senior employment specialist jobs over time
Senior employment specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 736 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 644 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 629 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 590 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 550 | 0.00% |
Average senior employment specialist salary over time
Senior employment specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,278 | $25.13 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $50,985 | $24.51 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $50,129 | $24.10 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $49,693 | $23.89 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $48,729 | $23.43 | +1.4% |
Senior employment specialist jobs by state
Most common states for senior employment specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 82 | 12% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 47 | 8% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 235 | 7% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 129 | 7% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 70 | 7% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 53 | 7% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 43 | 7% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 413 | 6% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 56 | 6% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 468 | 5% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 403 | 5% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 331 | 5% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 260 | 5% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 73 | 5% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 69 | 5% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 55 | 5% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 52 | 5% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 183 | 4% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 106 | 4% |
Most common cities for senior employment specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | 2 | 6% | $40,077 |
| 2 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $42,785 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $49,020 |
| 4 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $50,442 |
| 5 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $48,257 |
| 6 | Gastonia | 1 | 1% | $39,994 |
| 7 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $46,811 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $45,998 |
| 9 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $55,884 |
| 10 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $40,066 |
| 11 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $49,047 |
| 12 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $45,064 |
| 13 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $46,412 |
| 14 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $42,925 |
| 15 | Greensboro | 1 | 0% | $40,897 |
| 16 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $39,311 |
Senior Employment Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior employment specialist experts
University of Scranton
Lamar University
San Diego State University
Neumann University
Land O Lakes
DePaul University
Michigan State University
SHRM
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Bowling Green State University
What Senior Employment Specialist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Ale Kennedy: The majority of time is spent listening to customers and providing service, whether it is hiring, classification, training, and/or a difficult employee. Human Resources is relied on heavily to provide guidance during difficult situations and through processes.
What will help Senior Employment Specialists increase their earning potential?
Dr. Paul Datti PhD, CRC, HS-BCP: Graduates of The University of Scranton’s Counseling and Human Services program, as well as other similar educational programs, tend to have significant success upon graduation. At Scranton, typically about half to two-thirds of our graduates go on to graduate school, mainly in professional counseling or social work, but some also go on to programs in public administration, applied behavior analysis, child life care, and even law school. The remainder tend to soon get jobs in the field, in positions such as behavioral health technician, community health assistant, rehabilitation aide, child advocate, psychiatric or mental health technician, social work assistant, and more. According to OnetOnline and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in this area are expected to exponentially grow over the years and are considered “bright outlook” occupations.
Dr. Toni Whitfield
ProfessorWhat general advice would you give to a Senior Employment Specialist?
Dr. Toni Whitfield: Make sure you have done your research and know what the industry standard is. Be confident and assertive about talking about pay. Too many students are hoping they will get a good deal. Negotiation is critical. You must know your worth and know ask for a negotiation—even if it isn’t just salary—work from home a few days a week ? Get a stipend for driving? Any other bennies?
What will help Senior Employment Specialists increase their earning potential?
Dr. Toni Whitfield: I cover a great deal of tips and specifics about prep for the world of work in several of my classes. The most important is to find a mentor (formal and informal), pay attention to what is going on around you and find a colleague you can ask questions that relate to everyday life and the culture of the organization. Show up! Be seen! Let your supervisor know what you are doing and especially when you are doing things well. Be curious. Dress for the job you want next. Build relationships inside and outside of the organization—this is critical everything is about relationship building. Create a I Love Me file that you can add to all year to prepare for your evaluations and to update your resume.
Dr. Raymond Doe PhD
Associate ProfessorLamar University
Psychology
What will help Senior Employment Specialists increase their earning potential?
Dr. Raymond Doe PhD: Show problems you have solved and how it fits into the work tasks you will be doing in the organization. Do not hesitate to negotiate for the price the industry is paying for a graduate that is work-ready with competencies that are transferable.
Dr. Katie Turner
Lecturer, School of Theatre, Television, and FilmSan Diego State University
Natural Resources Conservation And Research
What will help Senior Employment Specialists increase their earning potential?
Dr. Katie Turner: Say "yes" to as many opportunities as you can, even if they are volunteer work. Getting to know people and discovering more about your industry are important early on in your career. Also get good at many different things--don't narrow in too much too soon. You never know what might really click for you if you aren't trying new things.
Robert Till Ph.D.
Professor EmeritusNeumann University
Management Department
What skills will help Senior Employment Specialists earn the most?
Robert Till Ph.D.: When considering what areas of HR offer the greatest compensation, you need to think about supply and demand. Typically, if you have quantitative or computer skills, your value increases. A simple search of HR jobs suggests that Compensation and Benefits is an area that does pay well.
The graduates felt their CIS course and their HR Courses were helpful to their success, but they would have liked exposure to HR software currently being used in the field and greater exposure to forms typically used in HR departments.
Philomena Morrissey Satre
Director of Diversity Equity & Inclusion and External Strategic PartnershipsLand O Lakes
What soft skills should all Senior Employment Specialists possess?
Philomena Morrissey Satre: Inquisitive, ability to operate within ambiguity, strong customer service aptitude, strong cultural competency skills, agility, and adaptability to change.
What Senior Employment Specialist skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Martha Martinez- Firestone Ph.D.: I think a gap year is great to transform passions into expertise. Cultivate knowledge and networks in areas where you would eventually like to get a job. Research the industry that interests you, attend industry events, make zoom connections, and get the skills that people are talking about. If possible, volunteer in those industries to enhance your knowledge, contacts, and resume.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Senior Employment Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Phil Gardner Ph.D.: Technology - Data Science - the ability to interpret trends of data tracked in livestock production and then to prescribe changes in management. This is also huge in crop production.
Automation - in animal care and food processing to lower demand for human labor because there are shortages.
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Senior Employment Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Phil Gardner Ph.D.: During the quarantine, we had strong demand for both interns and graduates - there were many programs at MSU that had many internships canceled due to covid. Americans now realize the importance of our food industry and supply chain as we all saw shortages in the stores - food production is essential. Areas such as poultry, swine, dairy and meat industry are winning the student recruitment battle because of competitive salaries. The demand for talent in production ag has been strong. We also have a few contract research organizations recruiting for study technicians. I predict that the trend of more animal science jobs than interested students will continue in the future.
Employers are offering jobs if students are doing a great job in their internship. MSU also had two-year programs offered through our Institute of Ag Technology, last fall. We had a first-year student get offered an internship in the fall with Kalmbach in Ohio, halfway through his summer internship, and he was offered a job. Because his courses are now online this semester, he is staying in Ohio, starting his new job, and finishing up his classes online.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Employment Specialist job market given the pandemic?
Regan Gross: There has been, and will continue to be, a shift in the way we do work. Employers are realizing that they can minimize overhead and leverage technology by adopting remote workforces. There will still be some employers who are resistant to this change and will continue to do things the traditional way. E-commerce jobs, such as those in online retail, will continue to increase, while jobs that require in-person social interaction, such as in the restaurant industry, will continue to evolve into contactless alternatives, reducing the number of positions available for employment. While hospitality and restaurants have been among the hardest hit, for many, still being able to dine-out and stay away from home, is important to their mental health.
Job interviews will continue to be virtual as much as feasible. Job seekers will be well advised to brush up on their on-camera interviewing skills, including dressing appropriately as with in-person job interviews, avoiding any background noise and being cognizant of the appearance of their on-camera surroundings/background. Practice virtual interviews with friends and family if possible.
How would you rate the starting salaries for Senior Employment Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sarah DeArmond Ph.D.: Before the pandemic, starting salary prospects were quite positive in human resource management. I expect to see salaries down a bit. Generally, companies have a slight edge now in salary negotiations, as there is more available talent than may have been the case before the pandemic. However, there have not been as significant of job losses in human resource management as has been the case in some other fields (e.g., hospitality management).
Paul Johnson Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorBowling Green State University
College of Education and Human Development
How do you envision technology impacting Senior Employment Specialists in the next 5 years?
Paul Johnson Ph.D.: I believe the COVID-19 pandemic will accelerate the use of "online learning" as valuable supplements to the traditional face-to-face classroom. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in teachers, students, and families being exposed to some of the advantages of technologies they have never used before.