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Job outlook for ms sql developers in the United States
Ms sql developer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected ms sql developer job growth rate is 21% from 2018-2028.
About 284,100 new jobs for ms sql developers are projected over the next decade.
Ms sql developer salaries have increased 10% for ms sql developers in the last 5 years.
There are over 51,475 ms sql developers currently employed in the United States.
There are 80,867 active ms sql developer job openings in the US.
The average ms sql developer salary is $96,570.
Are ms sql developer jobs in demand?
Yes, ms sql developer jobs are in demand. Ms sql developer demand is projected to grow 21% from 2018 to 2028.
MS SQL Developer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of ms sql developer jobs and the average ms sql developer salary over time.
MS SQL Developer jobs over time
MS SQL Developer job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 51,475 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 56,260 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 26,470 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 51,908 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 48,809 | 0.01% |
Average ms sql developer salary over time
MS SQL Developer salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,570 | $46.43 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $93,388 | $44.90 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $91,274 | $43.88 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $89,662 | $43.11 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $88,156 | $42.38 | +1.9% |
MS SQL Developer jobs by state
Most common states for ms sql developers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 419 | 60% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,754 | 21% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,064 | 18% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,135 | 17% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 323 | 17% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 177 | 17% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 109 | 17% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 911 | 16% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 213 | 16% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 163 | 16% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 119 | 16% |
| 12 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 89 | 15% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 795 | 14% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 576 | 14% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 404 | 14% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 299 | 14% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 136 | 14% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 948 | 13% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 407 | 13% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 170 | 13% |
Most common cities for ms sql developers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costa Mesa | 1 | 1% | $104,216 |
| 2 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $99,133 |
| 3 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $90,846 |
| 4 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $104,919 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $81,976 |
| 6 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $101,592 |
| 7 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $81,119 |
| 8 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $85,440 |
| 9 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $90,603 |
| 10 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $80,171 |
| 11 | Jersey City | 1 | 0% | $93,646 |
| 12 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $97,527 |
| 13 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $121,121 |
| 14 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $102,711 |
| 15 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $100,199 |