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Job outlook for catalogers in the United States
Are cataloger jobs in demand?
Yes, cataloger jobs are in demand. Cataloger demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Cataloger job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of cataloger jobs and the average cataloger salary over time.
Cataloger jobs over time
Cataloger job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,520 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,664 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,676 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,480 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,501 | 0.00% |
Average cataloger salary over time
Cataloger salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,943 | $16.80 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $33,685 | $16.19 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $32,991 | $15.86 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $32,695 | $15.72 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $32,226 | $15.49 | +1.4% |
Cataloger jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of cataloger job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where catalogers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for catalogers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 4 | 1% |
| 2 | California | 39,536,653 | 4 | 0% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 4 | 0% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 3 | 0% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 2 | 0% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1 | 0% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 1 | 0% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 0 | 0% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 0 | 0% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for catalogers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaverton | 1 | 1% | $29,007 |
| 2 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $37,895 |
| 3 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $29,385 |
| 4 | Portland | 1 | 0% | $28,995 |