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Job outlook for bindery operators in the United States
Bindery operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected bindery operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 56,900 new jobs for bindery operators are projected over the next decade.
Bindery operator salaries have increased 9% for bindery operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 24,381 bindery operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 46,373 active bindery operator job openings in the US.
The average bindery operator salary is $36,599.
Are bindery operator jobs in demand?
Yes, bindery operator jobs are in demand. Bindery operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Bindery operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bindery operator jobs and the average bindery operator salary over time.
Bindery operator jobs over time
Bindery operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,381 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 25,361 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 27,243 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 27,297 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 29,083 | 0.01% |
Average bindery operator salary over time
Bindery operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,599 | $17.60 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $35,296 | $16.97 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $35,136 | $16.89 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $34,228 | $16.46 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $33,555 | $16.13 | +3.8% |
Bindery operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bindery operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bindery operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for bindery operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,196 | 17% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 119 | 17% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 150 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 865 | 10% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 104 | 7% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 352 | 6% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 82 | 6% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 302 | 5% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 447 | 4% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 239 | 4% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 380 | 3% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 339 | 3% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 338 | 3% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 337 | 3% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 221 | 3% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 115 | 3% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 98 | 3% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 27 | 3% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
Most common cities for bindery operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Chicago | 2 | 7% | $44,665 |
| 2 | Lancaster | 3 | 5% | $39,117 |
| 3 | Streamwood | 2 | 5% | $44,726 |
| 4 | Aberdeen | 1 | 4% | $37,569 |
| 5 | Auburn | 1 | 4% | $35,426 |
| 6 | Manchester | 2 | 3% | $37,277 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | 3 | 1% | $47,348 |
| 8 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $29,272 |
| 9 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $33,957 |
| 10 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $38,222 |
| 11 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $34,017 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $37,329 |
| 13 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $38,342 |