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Job outlook for unix consultants in the United States
Unix consultant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected unix consultant job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 18,200 new jobs for unix consultants are projected over the next decade.
Unix consultant salaries have increased 9% for unix consultants in the last 5 years.
There are over 18,704 unix consultants currently employed in the United States.
There are 16,729 active unix consultant job openings in the US.
The average unix consultant salary is $85,145.
Are unix consultant jobs in demand?
Unix consultant job and salary trends over time
Unix consultant jobs over time
Unix consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,704 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 12,779 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 15,541 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,044 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,189 | 0.00% |
Average unix consultant salary over time
Unix consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,145 | $40.94 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $82,339 | $39.59 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $80,475 | $38.69 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $79,543 | $38.24 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $78,170 | $37.58 | +2.4% |
Unix consultant jobs by state
Most common states for unix consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 160 | 18% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,092 | 16% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 91 | 13% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 571 | 12% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 436 | 11% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 262 | 9% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 369 | 4% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 252 | 4% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 228 | 4% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 22 | 4% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 266 | 3% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 155 | 3% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 136 | 3% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 87 | 3% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 46 | 3% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 36 | 3% |
| 17 | California | 39,536,653 | 832 | 2% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 275 | 2% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 75 | 2% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 28 | 2% |
Unix Consultant job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of unix consultant experts
University of Washington
Bakersfield College
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Northeastern University
Kennesaw State University
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Unix Consultants?
Les Atlas: Most certainly an impact, a very strong impact. The best lesson for us is from the 1919 Spanish Flu pandemic. That strain of flu still circulates as a seasonal virus. Over 100 years laters, it is now considered a Phase 6 pandemic by the World Health Organization. While it is reduced due to current social distancing and mask wearing, the 1919 Spanish Flu virus still causes community-level outbreaks in multiple parts of the globe. Societal changes from this event of over 100 years ago are still with us.
In fact, they changed society. As is well-documented, after a high level of immunity was reached in the 1920's, the resulting labor shortage enabled workers to demand better living and working conditions, as well as better wages and public health care. As just one example of the societal changes due to the 1919 pandemic, the drop in the male labor force empowered male workers, and also changed the gender composition.
The aftermath of the 1919 pandemic was the start of women joining the labour force. In the United States, the proportion of women in the labour force rose from 18 per cent in 1900 to almost 21 per cent in 1920. In that same year, with the ratification of the 19th Amendment of the Constitution, the Congress of the United States guaranteed all American women the right to vote.
The current COVID-19 pandemic will certainly change the way we live, be it our mobility or the kinds of career options people have. After our current year-long experience in remote learning and work, will we go back to the inefficiencies of going to our office every work day? Or will remote work be acceptable, where one's residence will not be dependent upon the locations of employment. Will we avoid future hotspots of infection, choosing to instead reside and travel in areas where infection is decreasing? Will we prefer to travel on aircraft which are certified to be virus-free and frequent restaurants which are documented to be safer? Future marketing will likely make a sharp turn in this direction.
What type of skills will young Unix Consultants need?
Les Atlas: With an expected increase in mobility, companies will have a larger pool of employees to search over and interview. Potentially orders of magnitude more. Searches for employees need not be regional. Thus, if a specific specialization is needed, the pool of applicants, which will likely come from a search over a large region, state-wide or larger, or even international.
Thus specializations will become more important, both in terms of depth and fit to the needs of an employer. Advanced graduate degrees will become more necessary. It seems very likely that filed which help understand data for epidemiology and disease forecasting and geographical hotspots will continue to be especially pertinent.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Unix Consultant job market given the pandemic?
Maryam Farahani: In my opinion, technology will play a much bigger role in our day-to-day life compared to the pre-pandemic world. Artificial intelligence and robotics will have a boost in employment numbers. Companies like Amazon, Walmart, Targets and etc, will need more IT and technology specialists to meet their customer's need for online shopping and supplying/delivering products to their customers. Jobs like programmers, data analysts, and technology support positions will have a rise in response to the change in the market due to pandemic.
For so many of the jobs, the need for a physical office is under question now, many employees are working from home and managing/coordinating their projects virtually. This will change the job market forever and job seekers need to learn new skills to adjust to this change.
Right now, healthcare-related job opportunities are growing in response to the rising need. In addition to doctors and nurses, there will be needs for management roles, accountants, technology supports, and lab technicians in health care industry.
Dr. T.S. Kalkur
Department ChairUniversity of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
What experience really stands out on Unix Consultant resumes?
Dr. T.S. Kalkur: Internship experience and tools used in design.
What general advice would you give to a Unix Consultant?
Laura A. Meyer M. Ed.: I tell my students often do not give up! Resilience is so important right now and with that comes being mindful about how they are applying to positions and to what positions they are applying. Really crafting their resumes and cover letters for each position they are applying is very important. Also, stay sharp - keep honing your skills and be consistent about doing so.
What experience really stands out on Unix Consultant resumes?
Adeel Khalid Ph.D.: It is the age of diversity. A graduate can stand out when their resume shows a broad portfolio of experiences. In addition to a solid academic record, students who demonstrate that they can take on challenging tasks and work beyond a degree's basic requirements are more likely to be successful. I advise students to get involved in various activities, including undergraduate research projects, student design competitions, student organizations, internships, co-ops, etc. All of these should be highlighted on the resume. When a recruiter sees an overview of a student that shows relevant work experience in the form of work-study, internships, or co-op or research, their resume automatically comes to the top of the pile.