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Job outlook for hunters in the United States
Are hunter jobs in demand?
Yes, hunter jobs are in demand. Hunter demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Hunter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hunter jobs and the average hunter salary over time.
Hunter jobs over time
Hunter job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 555 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 485 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 166 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 152 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 227 | 0.00% |
Average hunter salary over time
Hunter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,127 | $40.45 | +9.2% |
| 2024 | $77,067 | $37.05 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | $71,963 | $34.60 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $69,156 | $33.25 | --2.6% |
| 2021 | $70,974 | $34.12 | +4.2% |
Hunter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hunter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hunters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for hunters
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 19 | 3% |
| 2 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 25 | 1% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 23 | 1% |
| 4 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 42 | 0% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 16 | 0% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 13 | 0% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 9 | 0% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 8 | 0% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 4 | 0% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 4 | 0% |
| 11 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 3 | 0% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 3 | 0% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 3 | 0% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 3 | 0% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 2 | 0% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 2 | 0% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 1 | 0% |
Most common cities for hunters
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $66,843 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $70,880 |
| 3 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $71,188 |
| 4 | Juneau | 1 | 3% | $77,301 |
| 5 | Greenwood | 1 | 2% | $66,798 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 5 | 1% | $65,633 |
| 7 | Washington | 4 | 1% | $70,706 |
| 8 | Hartford | 1 | 1% | $71,751 |
| 9 | Boston | 3 | 0% | $71,812 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $73,273 |
| 11 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $64,926 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $65,934 |
| 13 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $68,235 |
| 14 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $90,355 |
| 15 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $67,413 |
| 16 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $87,235 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $66,863 |