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Job outlook for applicators in the United States
Applicator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected applicator job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 61,300 new jobs for applicators are projected over the next decade.
Applicator salaries have increased 9% for applicators in the last 5 years.
There are over 8,784 applicators currently employed in the United States.
There are 3,416 active applicator job openings in the US.
The average applicator salary is $40,945.
Are applicator jobs in demand?
Yes, applicator jobs are in demand. Applicator demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Applicator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of applicator jobs and the average applicator salary over time.
Applicator jobs over time
Applicator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,784 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 8,148 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 8,771 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 8,335 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 8,811 | 0.00% |
Average applicator salary over time
Applicator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,945 | $19.69 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $40,062 | $19.26 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $39,481 | $18.98 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $38,933 | $18.72 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $37,714 | $18.13 | +3.7% |
Applicator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of applicator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where applicators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for applicators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 61 | 2% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 15 | 2% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 15 | 2% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 66 | 1% |
| 5 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 32 | 1% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 18 | 1% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 8 | 1% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 22 | 0% |
| 9 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 19 | 0% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 17 | 0% |
| 11 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 17 | 0% |
| 12 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 17 | 0% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 12 | 0% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 8 | 0% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 7 | 0% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 6 | 0% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 4 | 0% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 2 | 0% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for applicators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington Heights | 6 | 8% | $46,081 |
| 2 | Tyler | 5 | 5% | $36,198 |
| 3 | Huntsville | 5 | 3% | $32,376 |
| 4 | Salt Lake City | 5 | 3% | $44,329 |
| 5 | Sioux Falls | 5 | 3% | $30,190 |
| 6 | Denver | 13 | 2% | $33,035 |
| 7 | Washington | 12 | 2% | $41,362 |
| 8 | Orlando | 6 | 2% | $31,666 |
| 9 | Saint Louis | 5 | 2% | $28,275 |
| 10 | San Antonio | 10 | 1% | $36,090 |
| 11 | Fort Worth | 6 | 1% | $36,395 |
| 12 | Seattle | 6 | 1% | $37,672 |
| 13 | Charlotte | 5 | 1% | $28,095 |
| 14 | Raleigh | 5 | 1% | $29,500 |
| 15 | New York | 10 | 0% | $46,253 |
| 16 | Los Angeles | 9 | 0% | $54,041 |
| 17 | Chicago | 5 | 0% | $46,099 |
| 18 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $51,911 |