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Job outlook for auctioneers in the United States
Auctioneer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected auctioneer job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 58,800 new jobs for auctioneers are projected over the next decade.
Auctioneer salaries have increased -18% for auctioneers in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,582 auctioneers currently employed in the United States.
There are 52,919 active auctioneer job openings in the US.
The average auctioneer salary is $50,153.
Are auctioneer jobs in demand?
Yes, auctioneer jobs are in demand. Auctioneer demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Auctioneer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of auctioneer jobs and the average auctioneer salary over time.
Auctioneer jobs over time
Auctioneer job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,582 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,627 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,815 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,266 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,222 | 0.00% |
Average auctioneer salary over time
Auctioneer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,153 | $24.11 | --4.0% |
| 2024 | $52,238 | $25.11 | --4.2% |
| 2023 | $54,536 | $26.22 | --2.0% |
| 2022 | $55,636 | $26.75 | --8.9% |
| 2021 | $61,053 | $29.35 | +11.9% |
Auctioneer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of auctioneer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where auctioneers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for auctioneers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 695 | 8% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 532 | 8% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 241 | 2% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 59 | 2% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 25 | 2% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 23 | 2% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 125 | 1% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 119 | 1% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 75 | 1% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 43 | 1% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 40 | 1% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 31 | 1% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 18 | 1% |
| 14 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 16 | 1% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 14 | 1% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 13 | 1% |
| 17 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 9 | 1% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 8 | 1% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 8 | 1% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 5 | 1% |