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Job outlook for state directors in the United States
Are state director jobs in demand?
Yes, state director jobs are in demand. State director demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
State director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of state director jobs and the average state director salary over time.
State director jobs over time
State director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 287 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 290 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 295 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 280 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 301 | 0.00% |
Average state director salary over time
State director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,102 | $48.13 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | $99,300 | $47.74 | --2.7% |
| 2023 | $102,067 | $49.07 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $98,660 | $47.43 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $97,551 | $46.90 | +3.5% |
State director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of state director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where state directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for state directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 251 | 36% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 527 | 17% |
| 3 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 496 | 17% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 885 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,060 | 12% |
| 6 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 495 | 11% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 452 | 11% |
| 8 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 511 | 10% |
| 9 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 304 | 10% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 83 | 9% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 50 | 8% |
| 12 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,292 | 7% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 70 | 7% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 750 | 6% |
| 15 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 232 | 6% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 214 | 6% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 64 | 6% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,937 | 5% |
| 19 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 461 | 5% |
| 20 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 379 | 5% |
Most common cities for state directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagan | 1 | 2% | $77,878 |
| 2 | Irvine | 3 | 1% | $125,906 |
| 3 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $132,271 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $92,292 |
| 5 | Fayetteville | 1 | 1% | $73,594 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $85,976 |
| 7 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $92,306 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $127,126 |
| 9 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $86,816 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $94,791 |
| 11 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $123,748 |
| 12 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $133,641 |
| 13 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $133,278 |
| 14 | Arlington | 1 | 0% | $105,120 |
| 15 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $125,827 |
| 16 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $84,524 |
| 17 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $106,702 |
| 18 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $83,055 |
| 19 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $70,943 |
| 20 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $89,788 |