The map below shows you the number of bridge crane operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bridge crane operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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Yes, bridge crane operator jobs are in demand. Bridge crane operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	195	0.00%
2020	198	0.00%
2019	204	0.00%
2018	199	0.00%
2017	196	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$44,983	$21.63	+5.3%
2025	$42,708	$20.53	+4.7%
2024	$40,787	$19.61	+3.7%
2023	$39,325	$18.91	+0.1%
2022	$39,303	$18.90	+1.0%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,213	18%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	110	16%
3	Maryland	6,052,177	888	15%
4	Rhode Island	1,059,639	142	13%
5	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
6	New Jersey	9,005,644	767	9%
7	Hawaii	1,427,538	92	6%
8	South Carolina	5,024,369	30	1%
9	Iowa	3,145,711	17	1%
10	Montana	1,050,493	12	1%
11	Maine	1,335,907	8	1%
12	North Dakota	755,393	5	1%
13	California	39,536,653	28	0%
14	Virginia	8,470,020	27	0%
15	Washington	7,405,743	23	0%
16	Oregon	4,142,776	20	0%
17	Louisiana	4,684,333	17	0%
18	New York	19,849,399	13	0%
19	West Virginia	1,815,857	8	0%
20	Arizona	7,016,270	8	0%

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