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Job outlook for baler operators in the United States
Are baler operator jobs in demand?
Yes, baler operator jobs are in demand. Baler operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Baler operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of baler operator jobs and the average baler operator salary over time.
Baler operator jobs over time
Baler operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,001 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 846 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 830 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 797 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 753 | 0.00% |
Average baler operator salary over time
Baler operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,608 | $15.68 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $31,427 | $15.11 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $30,168 | $14.50 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $29,196 | $14.04 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $28,180 | $13.55 | +1.2% |
Baler operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of baler operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where baler operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for baler operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,217 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 119 | 17% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 139 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 879 | 10% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 123 | 9% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 788 | 8% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 502 | 8% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 454 | 8% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 416 | 7% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 391 | 6% |
| 12 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 248 | 6% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 192 | 6% |
| 14 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 92 | 6% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 35 | 6% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 697 | 5% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 677 | 5% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 640 | 5% |
| 19 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 560 | 5% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 92 | 5% |
Most common cities for baler operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Grove Village | 2 | 6% | $33,384 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | 2 | 5% | $37,255 |
| 3 | Owasso | 1 | 3% | $29,215 |
| 4 | Burbank | 2 | 2% | $33,165 |
| 5 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $29,278 |
| 6 | Sugar Land | 1 | 1% | $27,761 |
| 7 | Tulsa | 1 | 0% | $29,199 |