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Job outlook for senior implementation consultants in the United States
Senior implementation consultant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior implementation consultant job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 56,000 new jobs for senior implementation consultants are projected over the next decade.
Senior implementation consultant salaries have increased 8% for senior implementation consultants in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,692 senior implementation consultants currently employed in the United States.
There are 74,953 active senior implementation consultant job openings in the US.
The average senior implementation consultant salary is $94,724.
Are senior implementation consultant jobs in demand?
Senior implementation consultant job and salary trends over time
Senior implementation consultant jobs over time
Senior implementation consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,692 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,437 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,257 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,381 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,210 | 0.00% |
Average senior implementation consultant salary over time
Senior implementation consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,724 | $45.54 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $91,603 | $44.04 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $89,529 | $43.04 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $89,055 | $42.81 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $87,996 | $42.31 | +1.7% |
Senior implementation consultant jobs by state
Most common states for senior implementation consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 443 | 64% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 133 | 21% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 207 | 20% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 255 | 19% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 164 | 19% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,230 | 18% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 185 | 18% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 514 | 17% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,401 | 16% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 855 | 15% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 639 | 15% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,667 | 13% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 258 | 13% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 126 | 13% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,044 | 12% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 605 | 12% |
| 17 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 465 | 12% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 427 | 12% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 211 | 12% |
| 20 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,425 | 11% |
Most common cities for senior implementation consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windsor | 2 | 7% | $90,111 |
| 2 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $85,283 |
| 3 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $87,214 |
| 4 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $97,687 |
| 5 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $100,207 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $116,796 |
| 7 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $88,734 |
| 8 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $113,198 |
| 9 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $89,590 |
Senior Implementation Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior implementation consultant experts
Lorain County Community College
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Western Kentucky University
Angelo State University
Montana State University - Billings
Wittenberg University
What general advice would you give to a Senior Implementation Consultant?
Dr. Neil Eldin PhD, PE: Things don’t just happen. You must develop a career plan to maximize your salary potential when starting your career. Find the right employer for yourself. For example, if you are mobile and willing to travel, target employers with international projects. After working for a few years, you can request a transfer to an overseas assignment, and this will instantaneously almost double your salary. If you are not mobile and your circumstances do not allow your travel, seek employment with major corporations and seek positions that are done at the home office (e.g., estimating, procurement, and contracting).
Tammy Bosley Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Program Coordinator for Communication StudiesLorain County Community College
Arts & Humanities Division
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Implementation Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Tammy Bosley Ph.D.: I think that many employees will continue to work from home post-pandemic. During COVID-19, people worked effectively at home, and in many instances, were more productive than when they were physically at the office. Employers will likely consider if they should pay for office space when their employees can do their jobs at home. If the traditional office space does become obsolete, employees will have to reimagine their home offices to promote a professional environment for digital platforms. They'll also have to work harder at making connections with others. High tech requires high touch. In other words, when we rely on computer-mediated communication, we need to interact more to establish relationships. Improving and maintaining digital communication skills will be essential as employees navigate their post-pandemic careers.
Dr. Anthony Stanowski
President & CEOCommission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Implementation Consultants?
Dr. Anthony Stanowski: Many projections show that the impact of COVID-19 will continue into 2022, even with a vaccine and therapeutics. The "new normal" will not return to 2019 but will incorporate technology and management methods developed to adjust to unforeseen challenges. The pandemic has made us all aware of the importance of healthcare delivery and the need to have dedicated people working to ensure our community's health. Healthcare executives will need to have critical competencies to succeed, including leadership, innovation, and a core understanding of healthcare delivery methods. Those entering the profession must rise to the challenge and accept that something will work, and others will not. They will need to be comfortable at a higher level of uncertainty than ever.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Implementation Consultants?
Dr. Jesse Taylor Ph.D.: The answer to this depends mostly on how we define enduring. Will graduates be affected in the next five years? Almost certainly. Will they be affected in twenty years? Probably, but it's much harder to predict things on this scale. However, I will say that a large portion of mathematicians is employed by government agencies: public schools (K-12 and colleges/universities) and the National Security Agency (NSA). Like many companies, these entities are experiencing a substantial amount of hiring freezes, layoffs, etc.
That means that new graduates will likely have a tough time finding initial employment. That can have a very far-reaching effect on a person's earning potential throughout their lifetime. Also, I think that the pandemic is changing the landscape of our economy. We are shifting to remote work and virtual solutions at an increased pace, especially for jobs that require a college degree.
Some of these shifts will likely revert to previous practices when a vaccine is developed, and the pandemic gets more under control. However, it's hard to imagine that everything will go back to the way it was. Which of these changes will stay and will go is hard to predict, but today's graduates are entering a workforce fraught with uncertainty. Whether direct or indirect, I think that this pandemic will affect today's graduates in an enduring way
Robin Cormier
Assistant ProfessorMontana State University - Billings
College of Education
What general advice would you give to a Senior Implementation Consultant?
Robin Cormier: While college graduates begin to launch their careers, they also face uncertainty about job opportunities. This can be a daunting time in their life. First and foremost, they should be proud of their achievements. There are many steps they can take to prepare for a future career, such as developing a network and building a strong resume. However, in my opinion, the most important advice I would offer new graduates is to pursue their passion. When you are passionate about your career, your life is more fulfilling, and you are more determined to achieve success. Passion shows through how you communicate, develop working relationships, and your level of career investment.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Senior Implementation Consultants to find work opportunities?
Nancy McHugh Ph.D.: I think that there are opportunities in most parts of the country. It is more about what sort of work students are looking for. A lot of philosophy majors go to law school or into non-profit work. There are opportunities for that everywhere. We've had several students go into public health graduate programs, which also has lots of geographic options. That so many of us are learning to work well-remotely is opening up a lot of options for where people live that are not as tied to the location of one's employment. Thus, I'd say most locations can be ideal locations. It is a matter of what individuals are looking for.