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Job outlook for strategic planners in the United States
Are strategic planner jobs in demand?
Yes, strategic planner jobs are in demand. Strategic planner demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Strategic planner job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of strategic planner jobs and the average strategic planner salary over time.
Strategic planner jobs over time
Strategic planner job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 473 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 459 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 448 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 408 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 372 | 0.00% |
Average strategic planner salary over time
Strategic planner salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,718 | $42.65 | +3.9% |
| 2024 | $85,398 | $41.06 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $83,800 | $40.29 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $82,515 | $39.67 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $81,860 | $39.36 | +1.9% |
Strategic planner jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of strategic planner job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where strategic planners earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for strategic planners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 128 | 18% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 457 | 7% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 229 | 6% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 438 | 5% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 69 | 5% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 49 | 5% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 46 | 5% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,576 | 4% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 849 | 4% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 567 | 4% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 488 | 4% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 251 | 4% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 251 | 4% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 220 | 4% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 161 | 4% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 123 | 4% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 345 | 3% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 342 | 3% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 294 | 3% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 194 | 3% |
Most common cities for strategic planners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $85,034 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $89,989 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $91,407 |
| 4 | Hampton | 1 | 1% | $87,786 |
| 5 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $89,386 |
| 6 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $77,700 |
| 7 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $84,247 |
| 8 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $83,072 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $88,578 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $73,424 |
| 11 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $97,711 |
| 12 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $82,258 |
| 13 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $73,267 |
| 14 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $76,584 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $84,189 |