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Job outlook for senior pcb designers in the United States
Senior pcb designer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior pcb designer job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 9,800 new jobs for senior pcb designers are projected over the next decade.
Senior pcb designer salaries have increased 8% for senior pcb designers in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,437 senior pcb designers currently employed in the United States.
There are 44,248 active senior pcb designer job openings in the US.
The average senior pcb designer salary is $102,749.
Are senior pcb designer jobs in demand?
Senior pcb designer job and salary trends over time
Senior pcb designer jobs over time
Senior pcb designer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,437 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,648 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 12,231 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 12,653 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,083 | 0.00% |
Average senior pcb designer salary over time
Senior pcb designer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $102,749 | $49.40 | +1.9% |
| 2025 | $100,867 | $48.49 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $98,125 | $47.18 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $97,628 | $46.94 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $94,791 | $45.57 | +1.0% |
Senior pcb designer jobs by state
Most common states for senior pcb designers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 181 | 26% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 776 | 10% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 597 | 9% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 392 | 9% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 648 | 8% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,744 | 7% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 679 | 7% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,181 | 6% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 358 | 6% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 316 | 6% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 194 | 6% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 86 | 6% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 64 | 6% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 662 | 5% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 487 | 5% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 331 | 5% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 301 | 5% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 148 | 5% |
| 19 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 1,067 | 4% |
| 20 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 433 | 4% |
Most common cities for senior pcb designers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lafayette | 1 | 4% | $100,536 |
| 2 | Framingham | 1 | 1% | $97,783 |
| 3 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $79,589 |
| 4 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $107,734 |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $100,990 |
| 6 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $121,254 |
| 7 | Spokane | 1 | 0% | $102,923 |
Senior PCB Designer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior pcb designer experts
Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University
University of Dubuque
AIGA, the professional association for design
What general advice would you give to a Senior PCB Designer?
Abby Guido: We've all heard the buzz about networking, and there is so much buzz because it works. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is both up to date and active. Connect with all of your past professors, classmates, and anyone and everyone you meet in a professional setting. I often tell students to get into the habit of searching for any classroom guests, or guest lecturers, to connect, thank them for their time, and build their network. Share content. Write articles, or reshare those you find interesting.
Every job I have ever received in my career has been through someone else I know. I share this with students to help them see the value in relationships. I always remember the students that took the time to write a handwritten thank-you note. And I think of them when I get an email asking if I know any students are looking for work.
Alan Garfield
Chair and Professor of Digital Art and Design, Director, Bisignano Art GalleryUniversity of Dubuque
Digital Art and Design Faculty
What experience really stands out on Senior PCB Designer resumes?
Alan Garfield: Besides soft skills, which I don't think can be 'proven' on a resume, I believe that experiences that demonstrate what a candidate has done either in class or outside of the course are significant. An employer will not find a candidate who has done precisely what needs to be done in all likelihood. If there are examples - deliverables - which are somewhat close to those in the position and demonstrate timing, communication, and excellence in production, then the employer takes less of a risk. Also, merely throwing out names of software is worse than useless. It is sloppy. I believe your resume should list software/hardware (name and company) and a simple, humble measure of the applicant's level of experience in that software. Please include Oss as well.
How do you envision technology impacting Senior PCB Designers in the next 5 years?
Bennie F. Johnson: We will likely see the Bureau of Labor Statistics trends cited in the Design Futures research to continue to intensify. "Traditional" design jobs had already been decreasing pre-pandemic, due to technological change, while design jobs in technology fields have been growing rapidly. So if anything, it will be designers who will be making a strong impact on technology. This doesn't necessarily mean that all designers will need to code. It does mean that the need for designers to understand complex systems, business models, and the social/cultural/ethical implications of their designs.
While there are tremendous challenges ahead, the design community has a unique opportunity to show leadership, to do good, and to inspire. Unprecedented times can lead us in new and unexpected directions that allow relationships to be strengthened and provide opportunities for expanding networks and connecting in exciting ways with family, friends, and colleagues. The ability to adapt is what is needed in these times.