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Job outlook for study directors in the United States
Are study director jobs in demand?
Yes, study director jobs are in demand. Study director demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Study director job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of study director jobs and the average study director salary over time.
Study director jobs over time
Study director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 764 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 776 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 692 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 616 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 575 | 0.00% |
Average study director salary over time
Study director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,066 | $39.45 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | $76,807 | $36.93 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $73,689 | $35.43 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $70,780 | $34.03 | --0.7% |
| 2022 | $71,303 | $34.28 | --0.3% |
Study director jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of study director job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where study directors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for study directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 513 | 11% |
| 2 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 495 | 11% |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 435 | 11% |
| 4 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 311 | 10% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 64 | 9% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 303 | 4% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 673 | 2% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 476 | 2% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 169 | 2% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 155 | 2% |
| 11 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 152 | 2% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 118 | 2% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 93 | 2% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 78 | 2% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 48 | 2% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 152 | 1% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 112 | 1% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 81 | 1% |
| 20 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 56 | 1% |
Most common cities for study directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockville | 5 | 7% | $82,026 |
| 2 | Paramus | 2 | 7% | $80,398 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $82,064 |
| 4 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $80,114 |
| 5 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $78,174 |
| 6 | Frederick | 1 | 1% | $82,056 |
| 7 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $74,007 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $81,877 |
| 9 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $82,099 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $69,424 |
| 11 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $74,978 |
| 12 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $77,179 |
| 13 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $71,800 |
| 14 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $98,882 |
| 15 | Madison | 1 | 0% | $82,298 |
| 16 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $68,861 |
| 17 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $65,880 |
| 18 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $105,636 |