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Job outlook for squad bosses in the United States
Are squad boss jobs in demand?
Yes, squad boss jobs are in demand. Squad boss demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Squad boss job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of squad boss jobs and the average squad boss salary over time.
Squad boss jobs over time
Squad boss job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 807 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 689 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 695 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 658 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 586 | 0.00% |
Average squad boss salary over time
Squad boss salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,556 | $18.54 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $38,033 | $18.28 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $37,314 | $17.94 | +0.2% |
| 2022 | $37,236 | $17.90 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $36,439 | $17.52 | +3.2% |
Squad boss jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of squad boss job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where squad bosses earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for squad bosses
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 315 | 30% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 125 | 22% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 325 | 19% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 375 | 9% |
| 5 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 138 | 7% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 42 | 5% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 240 | 4% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 127 | 4% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 185 | 3% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 725 | 2% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 177 | 2% |
| 12 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 51 | 2% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 52 | 1% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 30 | 1% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 25 | 1% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 15 | 1% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 12 | 1% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 12 | 1% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 4 | 1% |
Squad Boss job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to squad boss professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the squad boss job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the squad boss industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of squad boss experts
Ellen Rom
Pennsylvania State University
What skills stand out on Squad Boss resumes?
Ellen Rom: For land management positions, GIS skills are important as, of course, is plant identification. Evidence of leadership, teamwork, problem solving, and good communication skills are important regardless of field of interest.
Squad boss jobs
Updated January 25, 2021