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Job outlook for contract administrator/contract specialists in the United States
Are contract administrator/contract specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, contract administrator/contract specialist jobs are in demand. Contract administrator/contract specialist demand is projected to grow 9% from 2018 to 2028.
Contract Administrator/Contract Specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of contract administrator/contract specialist jobs and the average contract administrator/contract specialist salary over time.
Contract Administrator/Contract Specialist jobs over time
Contract Administrator/Contract Specialist job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,180 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,129 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,133 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,095 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,112 | 0.00% |
Average contract administrator/contract specialist salary over time
Contract Administrator/Contract Specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,425 | $25.68 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $51,391 | $24.71 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $50,187 | $24.13 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $49,641 | $23.87 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $48,796 | $23.46 | +1.7% |
Contract Administrator/Contract Specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of contract administrator/contract specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where contract administrator/contract specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average Salary: Job Openings:
Most common states for contract administrator/contract specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 169 | 24% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 126 | 17% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 898 | 16% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 882 | 13% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 389 | 13% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 96 | 13% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 155 | 12% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 75 | 12% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 65 | 11% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 777 | 10% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 735 | 10% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 563 | 10% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 422 | 10% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 199 | 10% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 110 | 10% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 98 | 10% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 462 | 9% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 172 | 9% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 146 | 9% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 92 | 9% |
Most common cities for contract administrator/contract specialists
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlottesville | 4 | 9% | $62,418 |
| 2 | Waltham | 3 | 5% | $42,467 |
| 3 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $71,307 |
| 4 | Reston | 1 | 2% | $62,337 |
| 5 | Saint Louis Park | 1 | 2% | $44,907 |
| 6 | Boston | 4 | 1% | $42,509 |
| 7 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $58,883 |
| 8 | Iowa City | 1 | 1% | $43,708 |
| 9 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $58,928 |
| 10 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $57,973 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $59,822 |
| 12 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $59,097 |
| 13 | Fayetteville | 1 | 0% | $56,822 |
| 14 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $59,918 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $46,177 |
| 16 | Norfolk | 1 | 0% | $62,936 |