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Job outlook for senior energy traders in the United States
Senior energy trader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior energy trader job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 47,700 new jobs for senior energy traders are projected over the next decade.
Senior energy trader salaries have increased -4% for senior energy traders in the last 5 years.
There are over 14,523 senior energy traders currently employed in the United States.
There are 19,680 active senior energy trader job openings in the US.
The average senior energy trader salary is $114,420.
Are senior energy trader jobs in demand?
Yes, senior energy trader jobs are in demand. Senior energy trader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Senior energy trader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of senior energy trader jobs and the average senior energy trader salary over time.
Senior energy trader jobs over time
Senior energy trader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,523 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 14,980 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 14,898 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 14,150 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,255 | 0.00% |
Average senior energy trader salary over time
Senior energy trader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $114,420 | $55.01 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $110,003 | $52.89 | --2.9% |
| 2023 | $113,272 | $54.46 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $112,671 | $54.17 | --5.2% |
| 2021 | $118,907 | $57.17 | --5.9% |
Senior energy trader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of senior energy trader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where senior energy traders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for senior energy traders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 19 | 3% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 9 | 2% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 69 | 1% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 46 | 1% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 45 | 1% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 34 | 1% |
| 7 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 30 | 1% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 26 | 1% |
| 9 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 15 | 1% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 12 | 1% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 11 | 1% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 11 | 1% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 9 | 1% |
| 14 | Alaska | 739,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 8 | 1% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 8 | 1% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 7 | 1% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | New York | 19,849,399 | 95 | 0% |
Most common cities for senior energy traders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salisbury | 1 | 3% | $92,493 |
| 2 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $99,957 |
| 3 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $87,855 |