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Job outlook for candy makers in the United States
Candy maker job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected candy maker job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 9,100 new jobs for candy makers are projected over the next decade.
Candy maker salaries have increased 18% for candy makers in the last 5 years.
There are over 15,598 candy makers currently employed in the United States.
There are 13,102 active candy maker job openings in the US.
The average candy maker salary is $32,090.
Are candy maker jobs in demand?
Yes, candy maker jobs are in demand. Candy maker demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Candy maker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of candy maker jobs and the average candy maker salary over time.
Candy maker jobs over time
Candy maker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15,598 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 15,400 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 16,015 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 16,093 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 15,268 | 0.00% |
Average candy maker salary over time
Candy maker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,090 | $15.43 | +6.2% |
| 2024 | $30,206 | $14.52 | +3.6% |
| 2023 | $29,157 | $14.02 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $27,960 | $13.44 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $27,283 | $13.12 | +3.2% |
Candy maker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of candy maker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where candy makers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for candy makers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 98 | 2% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 21 | 2% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 122 | 1% |
| 4 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 109 | 1% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 86 | 1% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 77 | 1% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 73 | 1% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 69 | 1% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 65 | 1% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 56 | 1% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 55 | 1% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 42 | 1% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 31 | 1% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 30 | 1% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 29 | 1% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 28 | 1% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 16 | 1% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 14 | 1% |
| 19 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 5 | 1% |
Most common cities for candy makers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $34,697 |
| 2 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $28,220 |