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

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to bridge operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the bridge operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the bridge operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to bridge operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the bridge operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the bridge operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	2,247	0.00%
2020	1,713	0.00%
2019	1,752	0.00%
2018	1,763	0.00%
2017	1,802	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$35,545	$17.09	+4.5%
2025	$34,031	$16.36	--0.4%
2024	$34,173	$16.43	+0.2%
2023	$34,119	$16.40	+2.3%
2022	$33,338	$16.03	+1.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,223	18%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	126	18%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	157	15%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	885	10%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	98	7%
7	Oregon	4,142,776	23	1%
8	West Virginia	1,815,857	12	1%
9	Montana	1,050,493	8	1%
10	Wisconsin	5,795,483	13	0%
11	Indiana	6,666,818	13	0%
12	Utah	3,101,833	11	0%
13	Ohio	11,658,609	11	0%
14	Maryland	6,052,177	10	0%
15	Washington	7,405,743	8	0%
16	Nevada	2,998,039	5	0%
17	Connecticut	3,588,184	1	0%
18	North Dakota	755,393	0	0%
19	South Dakota	869,666	0	0%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	0	0%

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