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Job outlook for verification specialists in the United States
Verification specialist job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected verification specialist job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 6,600 new jobs for verification specialists are projected over the next decade.
Verification specialist salaries have increased 8% for verification specialists in the last 5 years.
There are over 6,539 verification specialists currently employed in the United States.
There are 26,348 active verification specialist job openings in the US.
The average verification specialist salary is $31,564.
Are verification specialist jobs in demand?
Verification specialist job and salary trends over time
Verification specialist jobs over time
Verification specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,539 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,548 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,654 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,226 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 6,001 | 0.00% |
Average verification specialist salary over time
Verification specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,564 | $15.18 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $30,329 | $14.58 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $29,596 | $14.23 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $29,446 | $14.16 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $29,164 | $14.02 | +2.0% |
Verification specialist jobs by state
Most common states for verification specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 71 | 10% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 260 | 8% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 68 | 7% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 42 | 7% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 421 | 6% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 113 | 6% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 60 | 6% |
| 8 | Alaska | 739,795 | 46 | 6% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 490 | 5% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 396 | 5% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 338 | 5% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 338 | 5% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 293 | 5% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 208 | 5% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 139 | 5% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 81 | 5% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 69 | 5% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 62 | 5% |
| 19 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 40 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
Most common cities for verification specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $23,686 |
| 2 | San Ramon | 2 | 3% | $38,358 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $29,382 |
| 4 | Altamonte Springs | 1 | 2% | $24,856 |
| 5 | Saint Petersburg | 2 | 1% | $24,842 |
| 6 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $24,845 |
| 7 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $26,117 |
| 8 | Cary | 1 | 1% | $25,463 |
| 9 | Clearwater | 1 | 1% | $24,862 |
| 10 | Fort Smith | 1 | 1% | $19,168 |
| 11 | Knoxville | 1 | 1% | $21,451 |
| 12 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $26,507 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $27,014 |
| 14 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $23,415 |
| 15 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $32,218 |
| 16 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $25,233 |
| 17 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $30,425 |
Verification Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of verification specialist experts
Rowan University
The Ohio State University at Lima
North Carolina Central University
Western Illinois University
American Public University System
Forsyth County, Georgia
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.
Assistant ProfessorRowan University
Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural education
How would you rate the starting salaries for Verification Specialists, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Dr. Kate Seltzer Ph.D.: Educators are not paid nearly enough. However, working in a state with strong teachers' unions helps to ensure a starting salary that recent graduates can live off of and growth opportunities, albeit modest, over their careers.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Verification Specialists to find work opportunities?
Leah Herner-Patnode: Usually, urban areas of bigger cities and southern states, such as North Carolina, have many openings. Maine, Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, and Texas are the most open positions.
Elisha Blankson
Program Director NCCU, Assistant ProfessorNorth Carolina Central University
Communication Disorders Department
What type of skills will young Verification Specialists need?
Elisha Blankson: Graduates will need a skill set about the field in which they received training and additional skills useful to the job market. For example, with the changing demographics in the United States, extra skills in information technology and foreign languages will be a plus when entering the job market.
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.
ProfessorWestern Illinois University
History Department
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Verification Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Richard Filipink Ph.D.: Much of this depends on budgets and response to the pandemic. If budgets tighten to pay off the debts caused by how the epidemic was handled in 2020, then a decrease in demand. If things improve in 2021-22, then there should be an increase in demand.
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorAmerican Public University System
Public Administration Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Verification Specialists to find work opportunities?
Dr. Elizabeth Keavney Ph.D.: Some areas are hiring public servants around the United States; however, many places are cutting back, since so many sites had experienced budget cuts, even before COVID-19 lockdowns caused further revenue reductions. If you can't find a full-time job right away, try taking a part-time job, an internship, or a position with a non-profit as a way to continue learning and to give yourself a chance to show the quality of your work.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Verification Specialists to find work opportunities?
Donna Kukarola: This one, not so sure of, the southeast continues to see options as well as mid-western states.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Verification Specialists?
Donna Kukarola: The procurement field is an opportunity; each day will have its own set of challenges and opportunities. Obtaining the right item/service at the right time, at the right price, is not all that procurement does. They are strategic members, sourcing, timing, keeping up with trends, laws, best practices, and advising that the resource desired is already available!
This year, entering the workforce will be different for many interviews to be held electronically - even, perhaps, teleworking when they get the job. Training is a bit more of a challenge then, and it can be hard to get a real feel of the "attitude." Keeping an open mind and being flexible is a must; during this pandemic, we have all had to learn how to do our jobs differently and navigate our careers.