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Job outlook for solutions managers in the United States
Solutions manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected solutions manager job growth rate is 16% from 2018-2028.
About 82,400 new jobs for solutions managers are projected over the next decade.
Solutions manager salaries have increased 11% for solutions managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,527 solutions managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 142,636 active solutions manager job openings in the US.
The average solutions manager salary is $122,023.
Are solutions manager jobs in demand?
Solutions manager job and salary trends over time
Solutions manager jobs over time
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 solutions manager salary over time
Solutions manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,023 | $58.66 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $118,156 | $56.81 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $115,064 | $55.32 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $112,392 | $54.03 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $109,631 | $52.71 | +3.2% |
Solutions manager jobs by state
Most common states for solutions managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 565 | 81% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,915 | 28% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 189 | 25% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 945 | 23% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 245 | 23% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,819 | 21% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,202 | 20% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 125 | 20% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,403 | 19% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,434 | 19% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 604 | 19% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 258 | 19% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,594 | 18% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 189 | 18% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 176 | 18% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,759 | 17% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,741 | 17% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 952 | 17% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 624 | 17% |
| 20 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,371 | 16% |
Most common cities for solutions managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | 8 | 6% | $112,302 |
| 2 | Lansing | 7 | 6% | $118,850 |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | 8 | 4% | $118,210 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | 6 | 3% | $101,469 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 6 | 3% | $98,417 |
| 6 | Gilbert | 6 | 3% | $128,396 |
| 7 | Little Rock | 6 | 3% | $104,325 |
| 8 | Detroit | 14 | 2% | $119,765 |
| 9 | Boston | 12 | 2% | $123,371 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 10 | 2% | $111,549 |
| 11 | Sacramento | 9 | 2% | $146,876 |
| 12 | New Orleans | 6 | 2% | $101,458 |
| 13 | Chicago | 16 | 1% | $111,413 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 13 | 1% | $128,576 |
| 15 | Denver | 10 | 1% | $105,326 |
| 16 | Baltimore | 9 | 1% | $125,379 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 9 | 1% | $115,290 |
| 18 | Washington | 9 | 1% | $127,248 |
| 19 | Los Angeles | 7 | 0% | $139,972 |
Solutions Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of solutions manager experts
University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
University of South Florida
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 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 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 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.
Ehsan Sheybani Ph.D.
ProfessorUniversity of South Florida
School of Information Systems and Management
What skills stand out on 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.