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Job outlook for senior technical support managers in the United States
Senior technical support manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior technical support manager job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 83,100 new jobs for senior technical support managers are projected over the next decade.
Senior technical support manager salaries have increased 9% for senior technical support managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,136 senior technical support managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 144,849 active senior technical support manager job openings in the US.
The average senior technical support manager salary is $118,530.
Are senior technical support manager jobs in demand?
Senior technical support manager job and salary trends over time
Senior technical support manager jobs over time
Senior technical support manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,136 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,425 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,840 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,310 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,221 | 0.00% |
Average senior technical support manager salary over time
Senior technical support manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,530 | $56.99 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $114,624 | $55.11 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $112,029 | $53.86 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $110,337 | $53.05 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $108,535 | $52.18 | +1.6% |
Senior technical support manager jobs by state
Most common states for senior technical support managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 493 | 71% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,350 | 32% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 251 | 29% |
| 4 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 508 | 24% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 180 | 24% |
| 6 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,371 | 22% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 678 | 22% |
| 8 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 665 | 22% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 211 | 22% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,164 | 21% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 7,762 | 20% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,961 | 20% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 597 | 20% |
| 14 | Vermont | 623,657 | 124 | 20% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 113 | 20% |
| 16 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,294 | 19% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,072 | 19% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 962 | 19% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 365 | 19% |
| 20 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,260 | 18% |
Most common cities for senior technical support managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $124,057 |
| 2 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $109,245 |
| 3 | Austin | 1 | 0% | $121,363 |
| 4 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $132,998 |
| 5 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $136,043 |
Senior Technical Support Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior technical support manager experts
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What Senior Technical Support Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Lesley Farmer: Internships are probably the best option, even if unpaid. Some institutions provide career placement services, and grads could contact their instructors about possible options. Companies, professional associations, and non-profits also advertise internships.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Senior Technical Support Manager job market given the pandemic?
Kate Marek Ph.D.: Probably an acceleration of existing trends - remote working, skill-set based job openings (rather than degree-specific), along with an ongoing need for necessary skills such as writing, problem-solving, collaboration, and project management.
What general advice would you give to a Senior Technical Support Manager?
Kate Marek Ph.D.: Choose an organization in tune with one's values. Look for a job in growth areas, such as data asset management, data analysis, etc.