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Job outlook for traders in the United States
Trader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected trader job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 47,700 new jobs for traders are projected over the next decade.
Trader salaries have increased -4% for traders in the last 5 years.
There are over 29,521 traders currently employed in the United States.
There are 17,351 active trader job openings in the US.
The average trader salary is $90,179.
Are trader jobs in demand?
Yes, trader jobs are in demand. Trader demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Trader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of trader jobs and the average trader salary over time.
Trader jobs over time
Trader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,521 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 30,449 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 30,282 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 28,761 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 26,944 | 0.01% |
Average trader salary over time
Trader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,179 | $43.36 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $86,698 | $41.68 | --2.9% |
| 2023 | $89,274 | $42.92 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $88,801 | $42.69 | --5.2% |
| 2021 | $93,715 | $45.06 | --5.9% |
Trader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of trader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where traders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for traders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 32 | 2% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 21 | 2% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 17 | 2% |
| 4 | New York | 19,849,399 | 227 | 1% |
| 5 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 151 | 1% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 132 | 1% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 81 | 1% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 73 | 1% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 66 | 1% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 33 | 1% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 31 | 1% |
| 12 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 22 | 1% |
| 13 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 21 | 1% |
| 14 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 8 | 1% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 8 | 1% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 8 | 1% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 8 | 1% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for traders
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Grove Village | 1 | 3% | $81,415 |
| 2 | Stamford | 2 | 2% | $101,860 |
| 3 | Coral Gables | 1 | 2% | $72,540 |
| 4 | Waltham | 1 | 2% | $84,536 |
| 5 | Meridian | 1 | 1% | $73,580 |
| 6 | Pasadena | 1 | 1% | $81,823 |
| 7 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $81,581 |
| 8 | New York | 2 | 0% | $121,007 |
| 9 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $84,642 |
| 10 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $88,158 |