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Job outlook for readers in the United States
Reader job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected reader job growth rate is -5% from 2018-2028.
About -77,200 new jobs for readers are projected over the next decade.
Reader salaries have increased 8% for readers in the last 5 years.
There are over 6,621 readers currently employed in the United States.
There are 141,266 active reader job openings in the US.
The average reader salary is $51,782.
Are reader jobs in demand?
No, reader jobs are not in demand. Reader demand is projected to decline -5% from 2018 to 2028.
Reader job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of reader jobs and the average reader salary over time.
Reader jobs over time
Reader job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,621 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,308 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 8,400 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 9,261 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9,341 | 0.00% |
Average reader salary over time
Reader salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,782 | $24.89 | --0.8% |
| 2024 | $52,201 | $25.10 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $49,831 | $23.96 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $48,448 | $23.29 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $48,078 | $23.11 | +1.1% |
Reader jobs by state
Most common states for readers
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 17 | 3% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 86 | 2% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 32 | 2% |
| 5 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 36 | 1% |
| 6 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 27 | 1% |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 24 | 1% |
| 8 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 23 | 1% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 17 | 1% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 12 | 1% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 12 | 1% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 10 | 1% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 7 | 1% |
| 15 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 5 | 1% |
| 16 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 81 | 0% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 15 | 0% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 5 | 0% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 5 | 0% |
Most common cities for readers
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | 1 | 3% | $41,254 |
| 2 | Lafayette | 1 | 1% | $59,762 |
| 3 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $44,487 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $61,467 |
| 5 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $49,167 |