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Cell operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected cell operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 56,900 new jobs for cell operators are projected over the next decade.
Cell operator salaries have increased 9% for cell operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 281,012 cell operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 66,532 active cell operator job openings in the US.
The average cell operator salary is $37,866.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 281,012 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 290,427 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 306,002 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 309,822 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 308,234 | 0.09% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,866 | $18.20 | +5.4% |
| 2025 | $35,913 | $17.27 | --1.2% |
| 2024 | $36,359 | $17.48 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $34,817 | $16.74 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $34,672 | $16.67 | +2.9% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,104 | 16% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 850 | 14% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 789 | 14% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 189 | 14% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 102 | 14% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 97 | 14% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 140 | 13% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 616 | 11% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 769 | 9% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 619 | 9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 278 | 9% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 168 | 9% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 963 | 8% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 839 | 7% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 684 | 7% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 676 | 7% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 485 | 7% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 230 | 7% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 788 | 6% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 38 | 6% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oceanside | 7 | 4% | $39,789 |
| 2 | Canton | 1 | 4% | $35,763 |
| 3 | Maryland Heights | 1 | 4% | $41,525 |
| 4 | Saint Louis | 2 | 1% | $41,513 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $44,659 |
| 6 | Kansas City | 1 | 1% | $36,769 |