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What is a clam digger and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a clam digger. For example, did you know that they make an average of $12.63 an hour? That's $26,279 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 4% and produce 69,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreClam DiggerUS Average
Salary
2.1

Avg. Salary $26,279

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.1

Growth rate 4%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 8.81%

Asian 4.40%

Black or African American 2.36%

Hispanic or Latino 5.35%

Unknown 4.09%

White 75.00%

Gender

female 29.41%

male 70.59%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.1

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.6

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
1.1

Work life balance is very poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a clam digger

  1. Explore clam digger education requirements

    Most common clam digger degrees

    Bachelor's

    66.7 %

    Associate

    33.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific clam digger skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DIG46.95%
    DUG28.16%
    Clam24.89%
  3. Complete relevant clam digger training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New clam diggers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a clam digger based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real clam digger resumes.
  4. Research clam digger duties and responsibilities

    • sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation.
    • Fill grave back in with shovels by hand.
  5. Apply for clam digger jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a clam digger job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average clam digger salary

The average clam digger salary in the United States is $26,279 per year or $13 per hour. Clam digger salaries range between $16,000 and $41,000 per year.

Average clam digger salary
$26,279 Yearly
$12.63 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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