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Job outlook for worldwide leaders in the United States
Are worldwide leader jobs in demand?
Yes, worldwide leader jobs are in demand. Worldwide leader demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Worldwide leader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of worldwide leader jobs and the average worldwide leader salary over time.
Worldwide leader jobs over time
Worldwide leader job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 433 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 412 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 434 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 428 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 421 | 0.00% |
Average worldwide leader salary over time
Worldwide leader salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131,741 | $63.34 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $128,513 | $61.79 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $126,648 | $60.89 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $123,399 | $59.33 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $121,114 | $58.23 | +2.6% |
Worldwide leader jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of worldwide leader job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where worldwide leaders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for worldwide leaders
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 217 | 31% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,271 | 19% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 145 | 19% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 136 | 16% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 115 | 16% |
| 6 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 610 | 15% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 473 | 15% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 305 | 15% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 286 | 15% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 154 | 15% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 152 | 14% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 932 | 13% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 39 | 3% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 28 | 3% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 16 | 3% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 212 | 2% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 159 | 2% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 97 | 2% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 57 | 2% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 13 | 2% |
Worldwide Leader job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to worldwide leader professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the worldwide leader job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the worldwide leader industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of worldwide leader experts
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Worldwide Leaders earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.
Worldwide leader jobs
Updated November 7, 2020