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Job outlook for senior solutions managers in the United States
Senior solutions manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior solutions manager job growth rate is 16% from 2018-2028.
About 82,400 new jobs for senior solutions managers are projected over the next decade.
Senior solutions manager salaries have increased 11% for senior solutions managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,527 senior solutions managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 197,689 active senior solutions manager job openings in the US.
The average senior solutions manager salary is $134,877.
Are senior solutions manager jobs in demand?
Senior solutions manager job and salary trends over time
Senior solutions manager jobs over time
Senior solutions manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,527 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 9,922 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9,416 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 8,493 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,934 | 0.00% |
Average senior solutions manager salary over time
Senior solutions manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $134,877 | $64.84 | +3.3% |
| 2025 | $130,603 | $62.79 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $127,185 | $61.15 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $124,232 | $59.73 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $121,180 | $58.26 | +3.2% |
Senior solutions manager jobs by state
Most common states for senior solutions managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 936 | 135% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 3,676 | 50% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 3,113 | 45% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 430 | 41% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1,557 | 38% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 3,021 | 36% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 273 | 36% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 205 | 33% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 952 | 31% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,723 | 28% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 381 | 28% |
| 12 | California | 39,536,653 | 10,616 | 27% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 954 | 27% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 261 | 27% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,345 | 26% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 2,371 | 26% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 277 | 26% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,408 | 25% |
| 19 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,350 | 24% |
| 20 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,408 | 23% |
Most common cities for senior solutions managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 4 | 14% | $105,432 |
| 2 | Des Moines | 7 | 3% | $106,061 |
| 3 | Tallahassee | 5 | 3% | $112,923 |
| 4 | Hartford | 4 | 3% | $122,475 |
| 5 | Lansing | 4 | 3% | $126,103 |
| 6 | Stamford | 4 | 3% | $122,221 |
| 7 | Boston | 11 | 2% | $135,148 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 9 | 2% | $125,019 |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | 4 | 2% | $125,457 |
| 10 | Irvine | 4 | 2% | $143,734 |
| 11 | San Francisco | 9 | 1% | $153,817 |
| 12 | Denver | 7 | 1% | $112,676 |
| 13 | Detroit | 7 | 1% | $126,911 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 6 | 1% | $113,424 |
| 15 | San Jose | 6 | 1% | $152,955 |
| 16 | Baltimore | 4 | 1% | $128,465 |
| 17 | Chicago | 10 | 0% | $129,084 |
| 18 | Los Angeles | 7 | 0% | $144,668 |
| 19 | Phoenix | 6 | 0% | $129,301 |
| 20 | Jacksonville | 4 | 0% | $112,655 |
Senior Solutions Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior solutions manager experts
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
University Of Puget Sound
University of South Florida
Oklahoma Baptist University
Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Maryville University
Loyola University Chicago
Colby-Sawyer College
Dak Kopec Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Coordinator, BA Interior Architecture and Design and Master of Design ProgramUniversity Of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Architecture
What skills stand out on Senior Solutions Manager resumes?
Dak Kopec Ph.D.: Having an area of expertise beyond the common skills that most graduates possess. Many firms are looking for those promotable employees, and these folks often speak with a high degree of intelligence about one or more aspects of design. I see that those with added skills in Health, Education, Sustainability, Technology, etc., often lead those departments in the firm, which becomes their mobility path to executive management. It's all about having something different or better than your competitors.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Senior Solutions Managers?
Dak Kopec Ph.D.: Revit and CAD. Especially as these relate to performative design. What I mean by performative design are technologically feature-rich buildings to respond to atmospheric and environmental conditions that support human occupation and productivity.
What skills will help Senior Solutions Managers earn the most?
Dak Kopec Ph.D.: I don't think it's a skill as much as a specialization. Suppose a student wants to work in health design (for example). In that case, they will need to know the language that health practitioners use, or they risk saying something incorrectly and losing credibility. All sectors of society have words and acronyms that they use in everyday communication. If an architect, landscape architect, or interior designer has a specialization and can carry on a thoughtful conversation with the decision-makers of that industry (commercial, education, health, etc.), they will be valuable to that firm. The key is having a strong baseline knowledge in the area that a building type is being designed or redesigned for.
Andreas Udbye Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorUniversity Of Puget Sound
School of Business and Leadership
What soft skills should all Senior Solutions Managers possess?
Andreas Udbye Ph.D.: Collaboration and teamwork skills are crucial, as well as the ability to focus and meet deadlines. Although it is nice to mention that you are a good multi-tasker, most people are these days, and employers seem to like people who can stay the course and complete tasks on time and with high quality. Tenacity and accuracy are other attractive attributes.
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.
ProfessorUniversity of South Florida
School of Information Systems and Management
What skills stand out on Senior Solutions Manager resumes?
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.: Analytical and problem-solving skills, Strong technical skills, The ability to work well under pressure, attention to detail, teamwork skills, organization and time management, interpersonal and communication skills, management and leadership skills.
What skills will help Senior Solutions Managers earn the most?
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.: Software development, technical sales leadership, mobile app development, business analysis, digital marketing, affiliate marketing, analytical reasoning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and blockchain.
Dr. Daryl Green
Associate Professor of BusinessOklahoma Baptist University
College of Business
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Solutions Manager job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Daryl Green: I have been researching emerging employment trends for several years. While working for the Department of Energy as a senior engineer, I have served as a college recruiter. There were gaps in the students' skill sets compared to employers' needs. I later co-authored a book called Job Strategies for the 21st Century to provide students with the necessary tools for future employment. 2021 will be very difficult due to the pandemic. From my research, here are 2021 employment trends to consider:
-Global Market - We are connected! Since employers can tap into human resources across the world, students will compete against others across the globe.
-Students who understand this employment reality will be better prepared.
-AI and Automation - Artificial intelligence is disruptive technology. Companies can avoid the high expense of labor through automation. According to 2013 Oxford University study, nearly half of American jobs are at risk of being taken over by computers by 2033. Students need to understand AI technologies.
-New Work Model - 2020 brought in the explosion of working from home due to Covid-19. Employees already wanted to have more flexibility in life. They got it from employers. Companies responded by offering 70% of full-time workers the ability to work from home!
-Freelancing - Freelancing is part of the gig economy. It goes much further than Airbnb and Uber. In the gig economy, businesses hire independent contractors to perform individual jobs, called "gigs." The total freelancing income is almost $1 trillion. Therefore, students who have an entrepreneurial mindset will fare better.
-Digital & Ecommerce - Covid-19 ushered the digital economy. If companies did not have a digital platform in 2020 with the lockdowns, they did not exist. According to the Internet World Stats, there are currently 4,208,571, 287 internet users. Therefore, students cannot afford to miss this continuing trend of digital platforms.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Senior Solutions Managers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: While jobs may be slower to return to the capacity pre-Covid, the industry and tourism employment will rebound as people still want to travel and explore diverse foods, cultures, and experiences. However, the enduring impact will be the rapid onset of technology that allowed for limited contact with employees and others has become the new norm. Although human interaction is an important aspect of service in the tourism industry, employers have found that they can reduce the number of personal interactions but still deliver an acceptable level of quality service. What would have taken years to adopt, COVID created an amplified adoption.
What soft skills should all Senior Solutions Managers possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
What's a day at work look like for a Senior Solutions Manager?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!
What type of skills will young Senior Solutions Managers need?
Peter Dordal Ph.D.: I'm leaving off software developers, and answering about our Information Technology graduates.
IT students entering the business world will need to know how to get the maximum leverage out of business systems. In many cases, this will mean writing their own specialized queries to extract the precise business intelligence needed; general-purpose "canned" queries just won't cut it. They will need a broad understanding of what software can accomplish for the enterprise and how to deploy new software effectively; this applies to software used in the office as well as to software used in manufacturing and shipping. And they will need to understand how to lease storage and computing resources from the cloud to meet not only predictable, long-term demands but also sudden short-term business projects.
Students working in database administration and management will need to be able to manage much larger volumes of data than a few years ago. They will need to be familiar with the great variety of new databases in order to pick the best tool for the job.
Students working in network management will need to be able to ensure that everyone has the bandwidth and server access they need, as those demands expand to include extensive video, low-latency real-time connectivity, and the regular transfer of huge amounts of data.
Students in cybersecurity will need to be fully acquainted with all the recommended best practices. However, they will also have to be able to anticipate and guard against potential new vulnerabilities. "By the book" protection is no longer sufficient.
Jennifer Tockman
Director of Career Development and BOLD Women's Leadership NetworkColby-Sawyer College
How do you envision technology impacting Senior Solutions Managers in the next 5 years?
Jennifer Tockman: I believe it'll take this industry (as most industries) to a technology level we have not imagined. The successful candidates will be able to adapt to these changes quickly. Candidates will have to be willing to quickly learn new platforms, technologies, etc. as they roll out - otherwise, I feel they may be left behind.