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Job outlook for elders in the United States
Are elder jobs in demand?
Yes, elder jobs are in demand. Elder demand is projected to grow 36% from 2018 to 2028.
Elder job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of elder jobs and the average elder salary over time.
Elder jobs over time
Elder job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 903 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 929 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 946 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 906 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 886 | 0.00% |
Average elder salary over time
Elder salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,205 | $15.48 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $31,250 | $15.02 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $30,376 | $14.60 | +4.0% |
| 2022 | $29,204 | $14.04 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $28,361 | $13.63 | +3.4% |
Elder jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of elder job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where elders earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for elders
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 52 | 6% |
| 2 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 307 | 3% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 204 | 3% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 106 | 3% |
| 5 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 51 | 3% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 28 | 3% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 27 | 3% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 684 | 2% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 439 | 2% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 222 | 2% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 149 | 2% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 149 | 2% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 139 | 2% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 139 | 2% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 119 | 2% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 70 | 2% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 64 | 2% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 64 | 2% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 28 | 2% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 25 | 2% |
Most common cities for elders
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | 2 | 2% | $29,228 |
| 2 | Brentwood | 1 | 2% | $29,787 |
| 3 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $24,223 |
| 4 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $26,916 |
| 5 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $31,796 |
| 6 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $32,378 |
| 7 | Reno | 1 | 0% | $30,528 |
| 8 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $20,998 |