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Job outlook for senior sap consultants in the United States
Senior sap consultant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior sap consultant job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 56,000 new jobs for senior sap consultants are projected over the next decade.
Senior sap consultant salaries have increased 8% for senior sap consultants in the last 5 years.
There are over 25,145 senior sap consultants currently employed in the United States.
There are 58,797 active senior sap consultant job openings in the US.
The average senior sap consultant salary is $106,438.
Are senior sap consultant jobs in demand?
Senior sap consultant job and salary trends over time
Senior sap consultant jobs over time
Senior sap consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,145 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 24,346 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 39,264 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 31,706 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 31,308 | 0.01% |
Average senior sap consultant salary over time
Senior sap consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $106,438 | $51.17 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $102,931 | $49.49 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $100,600 | $48.37 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $100,068 | $48.11 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $98,877 | $47.54 | +1.7% |
Senior sap consultant jobs by state
Most common states for senior sap consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 372 | 54% |
| 2 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 208 | 20% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 174 | 20% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 402 | 13% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 175 | 13% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 817 | 12% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 596 | 12% |
| 9 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 481 | 12% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 930 | 11% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 610 | 11% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 443 | 11% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 923 | 10% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,210 | 9% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,169 | 9% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 339 | 9% |
| 17 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 280 | 9% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 95 | 9% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 819 | 8% |
| 20 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 795 | 8% |
Most common cities for senior sap consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Mesa | 7 | 6% | $112,773 |
| 2 | Stamford | 5 | 4% | $100,637 |
| 3 | Atlanta | 12 | 3% | $104,490 |
| 4 | Hartford | 4 | 3% | $100,424 |
| 5 | Boston | 11 | 2% | $114,415 |
| 6 | Miami | 10 | 2% | $94,246 |
| 7 | Tampa | 9 | 2% | $96,944 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | 7 | 2% | $97,040 |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | 4 | 2% | $90,653 |
| 10 | Tallahassee | 4 | 2% | $98,230 |
| 11 | Detroit | 10 | 1% | $91,398 |
| 12 | San Jose | 8 | 1% | $123,365 |
| 13 | Sacramento | 7 | 1% | $121,798 |
| 14 | Baltimore | 5 | 1% | $101,698 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1% | $93,733 |
| 16 | Baton Rouge | 3 | 1% | $100,761 |
| 17 | Chicago | 9 | 0% | $97,073 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 7 | 0% | $114,124 |
| 19 | San Diego | 7 | 0% | $111,146 |
| 20 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $113,688 |
Senior SAP Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior sap consultant experts
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What general advice would you give to a Senior SAP 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).
What Senior SAP Consultant skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Alanah Mitchell Ph.D.: Expertise in the area of AI is of great interest right now as well as other technical areas (e.g., analytics, cybersecurity, technology consulting, the metaverse, and more). Of course, I always recommend students focus on developing their adaptability and ability to learn new technical subjects, critical thinking and analytical skills, collaboration skills and the ability to work in a team, project management and detail-oriented skills, and written and oral communication abilities.
What experience really stands out on Senior SAP Consultant resumes?
Peter Woolley Ph.D.: It depends on who is doing the hiring. (a.) Experience with budget management and any analysis is usually considered a big plus. Everyone runs on a budget. Someone's got to understand it and get the most out of it. I always recommend everyone take as many public finance courses as they can stand. (b.) Experience in a supervisory position is a standout. Emphasize any assignments you had looking after other people. And don't say you were assigned to train new employees. Say you were hand-picked to orient, onboard, and train new employees.
What type of skills will young Senior SAP Consultants need?
Christopher Blake Ph.D.: More than anything, the last few months have highlighted trends that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic. The most successful companies have been those that can adapt quickly, penetrate new markets, and continuously improve (e.g., the expansion of delivery options from significant retailers, rethinking to-go choices from restaurants, and tech companies finding new applications for their products). Likewise, flexibility is imperative for recent graduates. I see two comfortable places to start for those about to embark on their careers.
First and foremost, understand the power of technology. Younger people tend to know how technology functions, but often struggle to see how best to use it. Think critically about apps, statistical software platforms, coding languages, etc. to make sure that you are using them in a way that maximizes your potential. The labor market is likely to be tight (slow growth in openings relative to the number of people seeking work) for the foreseeable future. So, highlighting how you use technology effectively could be a difference-maker as you hunt for jobs.
Secondly, communication is going to be essential for workers. The importance of communication only grows as work transitions to being more remote. Communicating effectively will be necessary to get a job, and a graduate's success in that job will be determined, in part, by how well they effectively communicate with managers, those they manage, and others in the company. This is admittedly difficult for those graduating in economics as many of us tend to be introverted, but it is a crucial skill a graduate should work to develop.
How do you envision technology impacting Senior SAP Consultants in the next 5 years?
Nancy McHugh Ph.D.: The ability to work remotely and collaborate across platforms is one of the biggest impacts that technology will continue to have on our students. Philosophy grads tend to be very adept and innovative with technology. You see a lot of philosophers developing podcasts and virtual platforms for sharing information. These skills will continue to be built and used in philosophy and out in the workplace.