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Job outlook for senior partners in the United States
Senior partner job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior partner job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 33,700 new jobs for senior partners are projected over the next decade.
Senior partner salaries have increased 8% for senior partners in the last 5 years.
There are over 13,774 senior partners currently employed in the United States.
There are 54,052 active senior partner job openings in the US.
The average senior partner salary is $118,406.
Are senior partner jobs in demand?
Senior partner job and salary trends over time
Senior partner jobs over time
Senior partner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,774 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 13,354 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,032 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,883 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,822 | 0.00% |
Average senior partner salary over time
Senior partner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $118,406 | $56.93 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $113,976 | $54.80 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $111,843 | $53.77 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $110,128 | $52.95 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $109,253 | $52.53 | +1.9% |
Senior partner jobs by state
Most common states for senior partners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 256 | 37% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,100 | 16% |
| 3 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,040 | 14% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 478 | 12% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,342 | 11% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 101 | 10% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 60 | 10% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,206 | 9% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 294 | 9% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,634 | 8% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 652 | 8% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 454 | 8% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 103 | 8% |
| 14 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 673 | 7% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 382 | 7% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 240 | 7% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 119 | 7% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 67 | 7% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 708 | 6% |
| 20 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 579 | 6% |
Most common cities for senior partners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 5 | 18% | $105,389 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 6 | 15% | $120,265 |
| 3 | Juneau | 5 | 15% | $105,651 |
| 4 | Dover | 5 | 13% | $107,029 |
| 5 | Lansing | 6 | 5% | $120,703 |
| 6 | Springfield | 5 | 4% | $112,449 |
| 7 | Topeka | 5 | 4% | $100,902 |
| 8 | Baton Rouge | 6 | 3% | $105,532 |
| 9 | Hartford | 4 | 3% | $123,436 |
| 10 | Boston | 11 | 2% | $123,792 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 8 | 2% | $117,484 |
| 12 | Des Moines | 5 | 2% | $117,967 |
| 13 | Little Rock | 4 | 2% | $104,421 |
| 14 | Denver | 5 | 1% | $98,268 |
| 15 | San Francisco | 5 | 1% | $139,473 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $115,980 |
| 17 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $114,335 |
| 18 | Indianapolis | 4 | 0% | $117,368 |
Senior Partner job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior partner experts
Northern Kentucky University
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Partner job market given the pandemic?
Danné Davis: -I see a few trends. One trend is SEL--Socioemotional Learning. Anyone who works with school-age youth, from this point forward, must provide meaningful social and emotional support to learners. In the same way that hunger impedes learning; heartache, stress, and trauma complicate learning. If student success is the desired outcome, moving forward, teachers must address and attend to students' emotional needs throughout the learning cycle. Teacher education programs will need to position all teacher candidates to be responsive to the immediate SE needs and learners' related matters.
-Another trend is the ability to implement meaningful remote learning and assessment. Many education professionals are hobbling along in their instructional delivery. Much of the stumbling is because teachers and school districts are trying to retrofit in-person methods with online processes and digital tools. There will likely be increased demand for researchers and evaluators of all education facets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
-Sir Ken Robinson urges education stakeholders to consider the role of creativity in reform-consider this a third trend. An example of instructional innovation is learning pods-small in-person learning groups, usually but not always, led by an experienced educator. I acknowledge the inherent inequity in learning pods, but I am fascinated by the speed at which families who may have shunned homeschooling in the past have moved with warp speed to create these new learning models. Only time will determine the gains, but future teachers will need to be creative thinkers and doers.
-A fourth trend is consulting learners. Unlike many of their teachers, 21st-century school children have grown up with tech tools and gaming devices. Like, Sir Robinson I too value the input of learners-see Files.
-Lastly, feminist political scientists and outdoor recreational specialists may also be trending.
What type of skills will young Senior Partners need?
Dr. Ginger Blackwell: Teaching is a "people" profession, so most importantly, teachers must care about their students and work well with others. Teaching is also very complex, and the best teachers possess a variety of skills, including the following:
-Effective communication skills
-Flexibility
-Creativity
-Collaboration
-Time management skills
-Problem-solving skills
-The ability to motivate/inspire others