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Job outlook for catchers in the United States
Are catcher jobs in demand?
No, catcher jobs are not in demand. Catcher demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Catcher job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of catcher jobs and the average catcher salary over time.
Catcher jobs over time
Catcher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,024 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,012 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,164 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,058 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,948 | 0.00% |
Average catcher salary over time
Catcher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,157 | $14.02 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $28,206 | $13.56 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $27,565 | $13.25 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $26,909 | $12.94 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $26,505 | $12.74 | +2.2% |
Catcher jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of catcher job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where catchers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for catchers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 29 | 0% |
| 2 | California | 39,536,653 | 27 | 0% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 15 | 0% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 9 | 0% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 9 | 0% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 5 | 0% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 5 | 0% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 3 | 0% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 3 | 0% |
| 10 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 2 | 0% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 2 | 0% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 1 | 0% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for catchers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Charles | 1 | 3% | $23,923 |
| 2 | Carol Stream | 1 | 2% | $23,937 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Park | 1 | 1% | $30,533 |
| 4 | Jackson | 1 | 1% | $24,579 |
| 5 | Maple Grove | 1 | 1% | $30,532 |
| 6 | Surprise | 1 | 1% | $28,804 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $23,045 |