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Job outlook for senior information specialists in the United States
Are senior information specialist jobs in demand?
Senior Information Specialist job and salary trends over time
Senior Information Specialist jobs over time
Senior Information Specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 592 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,223 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 667 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 381 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 371 | 0.00% |
Average senior information specialist salary over time
Senior Information Specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,505 | $47.84 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $96,226 | $46.26 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $94,047 | $45.22 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $92,627 | $44.53 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $91,114 | $43.80 | +1.6% |
Senior Information Specialist jobs by state
Most common states for senior information specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 431 | 62% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,990 | 23% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,587 | 23% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 177 | 23% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 141 | 23% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 207 | 22% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 164 | 22% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 392 | 20% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 116 | 20% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,038 | 19% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 585 | 19% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 196 | 19% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 986 | 18% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 236 | 18% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 196 | 18% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 156 | 18% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,164 | 17% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 690 | 17% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 550 | 17% |
| 20 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,194 | 16% |
Most common cities for senior information specialists
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $117,022 |
| 2 | Bethesda | 1 | 2% | $93,743 |
| 3 | Aurora | 2 | 1% | $76,742 |
| 4 | Bridgeport | 1 | 1% | $98,680 |
| 5 | Clearwater | 1 | 1% | $81,273 |
| 6 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $78,365 |
| 7 | Meridian | 1 | 1% | $86,444 |
| 8 | Metairie | 1 | 1% | $98,900 |
| 9 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $94,157 |
| 10 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $85,404 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $89,504 |
| 12 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $83,865 |
| 13 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $106,221 |
| 14 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $95,500 |
| 15 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $76,862 |
| 16 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $80,774 |
| 17 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $91,907 |
Senior Information Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior information specialist experts
University of Oklahoma
Susan Burke Ph.D.
Director & Associate ProfessorUniversity of Oklahoma
School of Library and Information Studies
What skills stand out on Senior Information Specialist resumes?
Susan Burke Ph.D.: I regularly hear from employers in the information science field (particularly in libraries), and the number one thing they look for on applicants' resumes is work experience in a library setting. I recommend to students that if they have not worked in a library, they should find a way to get some practical work experience by working part-time in a library, doing an internship in a library, or at least asking a librarian if they can do a job shadowing for a few hours to get a feel for what the real workplace is like.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Senior Information Specialists?
Susan Burke Ph.D.: Our survey of stakeholders identified these skills as very important in the information sciences: data analytics, data management, website design, SQL, computer programming/coding, emerging technologies, metadata, digitization and digital curation skills, R, python, server administration, and things like using social media for marketing.
What skills will help Senior Information Specialists earn the most?
Susan Burke Ph.D.: I would say that moving into leadership positions would be the way to higher earnings in this field. Administration, management, leadership skills. These include strategic planning, teamwork/collaboration, outcomes-based assessments, program management and planning, and the ability to use data to inform decisions and planning.