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Job outlook for trading assistants in the United States
Are trading assistant jobs in demand?
Trading assistant job and salary trends over time
Trading assistant jobs over time
Trading assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,160 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,189 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,411 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,562 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,668 | 0.00% |
Average trading assistant salary over time
Trading assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $101,645 | $48.87 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $98,610 | $47.41 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $95,837 | $46.08 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $93,116 | $44.77 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $91,101 | $43.80 | +2.7% |
Trading assistant jobs by state
Most common states for trading assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 96 | 14% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 599 | 9% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 68 | 9% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 83 | 8% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 557 | 7% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 368 | 7% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,268 | 6% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 697 | 6% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 185 | 6% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 123 | 6% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 33 | 6% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,027 | 5% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 653 | 5% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 350 | 5% |
| 15 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 323 | 5% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 310 | 5% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 303 | 5% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 199 | 5% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 72 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 50 | 5% |
Most common cities for trading assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park | 1 | 3% | $95,821 |
| 2 | Schaumburg | 1 | 1% | $78,539 |
| 3 | Stamford | 1 | 1% | $124,438 |
| 4 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $99,862 |
| 5 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $79,229 |
| 6 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $65,943 |
| 7 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $79,439 |
| 8 | New York | 1 | 0% | $117,955 |
| 9 | Norfolk | 1 | 0% | $82,962 |
Trading Assistant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of trading assistant experts
Missouri University of Science & Technology
Ohio University - Lancaster Campus
Christi Patton Luks
Professor (NTT) and Associate Chair for Academic AffairsMissouri University of Science & Technology
Linda & Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Trading Assistant job market given the pandemic?
Christi Patton Luks: I think that the pandemic has proven to everyone that online education can work. I think this will increase the number of undergraduates that want to take a course or two online while they are working on internship or co-op positions and professionals returning to school virtually for additional credentials and training. Some engineering jobs have been moved to work-from-home successfully, but many still need to be on site. Flexibility will continue, however.
What's a good job out of college for Trading Assistants?
Christi Patton Luks: A good job out of college is one that can be adapted to the individual's skills and interests and encourages them to stretch. Frequently, students think they want to work in a particular type of job. Once they have it, they discover that it was not what they thought it would be. Many companies rotate new employees through a variety of positions. Those are great for helping people find their own hidden talents. I know that I have discovered abilities that I would not have even attempted when I was 20.
Brandy Bailey
Career CoachOhio University - Lancaster Campus
Student Services, Career Services
What soft skills should all Trading Assistants possess?
Brandy Bailey: Soft skills may vary depending on the employer, industry, and personal opinions. My biggest ones are communication skills, adaptability, self-awareness, teamwork, problem-solving, intercultural competency, creativity or innovation, and time management.