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Job outlook for strategic development directors in the United States
Are strategic development director jobs in demand?
Yes, strategic development director jobs are in demand. Strategic development director demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Strategic development director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of strategic development director jobs and the average strategic development director salary over time.
Strategic development director jobs over time
Strategic development director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,942 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,883 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,838 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,676 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,526 | 0.00% |
Average strategic development director salary over time
Strategic development director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $127,778 | $61.43 | +3.9% |
| 2025 | $122,997 | $59.13 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $120,696 | $58.03 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $118,844 | $57.14 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $117,901 | $56.68 | +1.9% |
Strategic development director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of strategic development director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where strategic development directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for strategic development directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 448 | 65% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 298 | 39% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 301 | 35% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 313 | 23% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 400 | 22% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,365 | 20% |
| 7 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 984 | 20% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 148 | 20% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,473 | 19% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 904 | 19% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 324 | 17% |
| 12 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 247 | 17% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,647 | 16% |
| 14 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 637 | 16% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,879 | 15% |
| 16 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 683 | 15% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 601 | 15% |
| 18 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 445 | 15% |
| 19 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 438 | 15% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 312 | 15% |
Most common cities for strategic development directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $126,944 |
| 2 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $108,383 |
| 3 | Santa Clara | 1 | 1% | $152,270 |
| 4 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $117,448 |
| 5 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $133,757 |
| 6 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $140,593 |
Strategic Development Director job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to strategic development director professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the strategic development director job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the strategic development director industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of strategic development director experts
Erin Steffes Ph.D.
Towson University
Erin Steffes Ph.D.
Department Chair and ProfessorTowson University
Marketing Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Strategic Development Directors?
Erin Steffes Ph.D.: As a science and an art, marketing utilizes both soft skills and technical skills on a daily basis. While some technologies are industry-specific, having an understanding and basic mastery of data analysis, statistics, data visualization, digital marketing, marketing research, and customer relationship management will position a candidate well.
Strategic development director jobs
Updated September 18, 2021