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Job outlook for senior subject matter experts in the United States
Senior subject matter expert job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior subject matter expert job growth rate is 9% from 2018-2028.
About 56,000 new jobs for senior subject matter experts are projected over the next decade.
Senior subject matter expert salaries have increased 8% for senior subject matter experts in the last 5 years.
There are over 15,424 senior subject matter experts currently employed in the United States.
There are 12,179 active senior subject matter expert job openings in the US.
The average senior subject matter expert salary is $101,260.
Are senior subject matter expert jobs in demand?
Senior subject matter expert job and salary trends over time
Senior subject matter expert jobs over time
Senior subject matter expert job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,424 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 14,732 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 14,246 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 14,205 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,722 | 0.00% |
Average senior subject matter expert salary over time
Senior subject matter expert salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,260 | $48.68 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $97,923 | $47.08 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $95,707 | $46.01 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $95,200 | $45.77 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $94,067 | $45.22 | +1.7% |
Senior subject matter expert jobs by state
Most common states for senior subject matter experts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 128 | 18% |
| 2 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 84 | 6% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 454 | 5% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 132 | 4% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,007 | 3% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 262 | 3% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 174 | 3% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 166 | 3% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 121 | 3% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 49 | 3% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 45 | 3% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 32 | 3% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 26 | 3% |
| 14 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 492 | 2% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 231 | 2% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 195 | 2% |
| 17 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 170 | 2% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 163 | 2% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 138 | 2% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 32 | 2% |
Most common cities for senior subject matter experts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | 4 | 9% | $96,854 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $115,002 |
| 3 | Arlington | 4 | 2% | $103,369 |
| 4 | Washington | 6 | 1% | $97,202 |
| 5 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $95,413 |
| 6 | Dayton | 1 | 1% | $97,245 |
| 7 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $94,294 |
| 8 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $97,159 |
Senior Subject Matter Expert job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior subject matter expert experts
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Eastern Washington University
Janos Fustos Ph.D.
ProfessorMetropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics
What's a good job out of college for Senior Subject Matter Experts?
Janos Fustos Ph.D.: I hope students are asking that question before they enroll in the first course at a college because otherwise, they would waste lot of time and money to work on a degree or a career path that does not fulfill their goals and personal interest. In that sense any job is a good job that somebody understands, feels that he/she is a good fit and can live up to the imposed challenges, and has the knowledge/skills to work in the field. There are interesting and self-fulfilling jobs to choose from. Certainly, it starts with the definition what a "good" means to an individual, what are the attributes of that definition: is that the professional area, is the salary, is it the challenging nature, is it more about the working environment and the people they can work with, is it the promotion options, the high impact etc. There are several lists available on the internet that provide recommendations and track the different aspects of job selection options for seekers.
Christian Hansen Ph.D.
Professor and Department ChairEastern Washington University
Department of Mathematics
What's a day at work look like for a Senior Subject Matter Expert?
Christian Hansen Ph.D.: In the post-pandemic era, a typical workday for a recent graduate will likely involve some form of remote work. I predict that many businesses will benefit from the reduced cost of remote infrastructure compared to the cost of maintaining brick and mortar office space. Many new graduates will continue to spend their day on a computer while collaborating in teams via Zoom and other teleconference tools. People working in disciplines that have traditionally been "on the ground" will move towards more hybrid modes of work, reducing the need for travel and participating in face-to-face meetings and training.