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Best states for a clamp operator
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It seems like clamp operators are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for clamp operators aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that Alaska is the best state for clamp operators, while Colorado and New York are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Alaska has a median salary of $38,597 and Colorado has the highest median salary among all 50 states for clamp operators.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for clamp operators. Alaska is the best state for clamp operators, where the median salary is $38,597.If you are currently seeking employment as a clamp operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for clamp operators in 2025
1. Alaska
Total clamp operator jobs: 94 Average annual salary: $38,597 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 3.4
2. Rhode Island
Total clamp operator jobs: 141 Average annual salary: $36,016 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 3.5
3. Nebraska
Total clamp operator jobs: 55 Average annual salary: $37,077 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 0.75
4. Massachusetts
Total clamp operator jobs: 1,079 Average annual salary: $36,687 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 3.55
5. Iowa
Total clamp operator jobs: 106 Average annual salary: $35,287 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
6. Pennsylvania
Total clamp operator jobs: 441 Average annual salary: $35,106 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
7. Maryland
Total clamp operator jobs: 844 Average annual salary: $37,438 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 4.02
8. Indiana
Total clamp operator jobs: 226 Average annual salary: $34,323 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
9. North Dakota
Total clamp operator jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $36,045 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Location Quotient: 0.58
10. Colorado
Total clamp operator jobs: 81 Average annual salary: $39,557 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 0.41
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a clamp operator
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Detailed list of the best states for a clamp operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $38,597 | $33,000 | 739,795 | 94 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $36,016 | $29,000 | 1,059,639 | 141 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $37,077 | $30,000 | 1,920,076 | 55 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $36,687 | $30,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,079 |
| 5 | Iowa | $35,287 | $29,000 | 3,145,711 | 106 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $35,106 | $28,000 | 12,805,537 | 441 |
| 7 | Maryland | $37,438 | $30,000 | 6,052,177 | 844 |
| 8 | Indiana | $34,323 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 226 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $36,045 | $29,000 | 755,393 | 18 |
| 10 | Colorado | $39,557 | $32,000 | 5,607,154 | 81 |
| 11 | New York | $39,109 | $32,000 | 19,849,399 | 187 |
| 12 | Washington | $36,700 | $30,000 | 7,405,743 | 136 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $37,274 | $30,000 | 693,972 | 108 |
| 14 | Arizona | $34,726 | $28,000 | 7,016,270 | 113 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $36,484 | $32,000 | 1,427,538 | 81 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $35,532 | $29,000 | 579,315 | 4 |
| 17 | Maine | $34,640 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 22 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $34,225 | $28,000 | 9,005,644 | 773 |
| 19 | Utah | $33,106 | $27,000 | 3,101,833 | 85 |
| 20 | Idaho | $34,355 | $28,000 | 1,716,943 | 21 |
| 21 | Nevada | $33,783 | $27,000 | 2,998,039 | 35 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $33,886 | $28,000 | 869,666 | 9 |
| 23 | Missouri | $33,369 | $27,000 | 6,113,532 | 149 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $32,297 | $26,000 | 5,795,483 | 194 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $33,762 | $27,000 | 5,576,606 | 148 |
| 26 | Illinois | $33,070 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 348 |
| 27 | Kansas | $32,465 | $27,000 | 2,913,123 | 71 |
| 28 | Oregon | $34,339 | $28,000 | 4,142,776 | 57 |
| 29 | Montana | $33,570 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 7 |
| 30 | Delaware | $33,823 | $27,000 | 961,939 | 21 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $34,290 | $28,000 | 3,588,184 | 51 |
| 32 | Georgia | $32,051 | $26,000 | 10,429,379 | 447 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $32,152 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 252 |
| 34 | California | $33,470 | $27,000 | 39,536,653 | 836 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $32,908 | $27,000 | 1,342,795 | 34 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $31,102 | $25,000 | 4,454,189 | 114 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $32,103 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 123 |
| 38 | Ohio | $30,415 | $25,000 | 11,658,609 | 267 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $30,697 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 65 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $29,739 | $24,000 | 6,715,984 | 243 |
| 41 | Vermont | $31,649 | $26,000 | 623,657 | 22 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $31,370 | $25,000 | 1,815,857 | 19 |
| 43 | Virginia | $32,763 | $27,000 | 8,470,020 | 156 |
| 44 | Florida | $32,136 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 345 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $32,428 | $26,000 | 2,088,070 | 8 |
| 46 | Texas | $31,250 | $25,000 | 28,304,596 | 481 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $29,772 | $24,000 | 2,984,100 | 62 |
| 48 | Alabama | $29,815 | $24,000 | 4,874,747 | 88 |
| 49 | Michigan | $29,976 | $24,000 | 9,962,311 | 118 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $30,792 | $25,000 | 4,684,333 | 43 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $29,739 | $24,000 | 3,930,864 | 28 |
Highest paying states for clamp operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Clamp Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $38,597 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $36,016 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $37,077 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $36,687 |
| 5 | Iowa | $35,287 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $35,106 |
| 7 | Maryland | $37,438 |
| 8 | Indiana | $34,323 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $36,045 |
| 10 | Colorado | $39,557 |
| 11 | New York | $39,109 |
| 12 | Washington | $36,700 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $37,274 |
| 14 | Arizona | $34,726 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $36,484 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $35,532 |
| 17 | Maine | $34,640 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $34,225 |
| 19 | Utah | $33,106 |
| 20 | Idaho | $34,355 |
| 21 | Nevada | $33,783 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $33,886 |
| 23 | Missouri | $33,369 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $32,297 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $33,762 |
| 26 | Illinois | $33,070 |
| 27 | Kansas | $32,465 |
| 28 | Oregon | $34,339 |
| 29 | Montana | $33,570 |
| 30 | Delaware | $33,823 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $34,290 |
| 32 | Georgia | $32,051 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $32,152 |
| 34 | California | $33,470 |
| 35 | New Hampshire | $32,908 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $31,102 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $32,103 |
| 38 | Ohio | $30,415 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $30,697 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $29,739 |
| 41 | Vermont | $31,649 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $31,370 |
| 43 | Virginia | $32,763 |
| 44 | Florida | $32,136 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $32,428 |
| 46 | Texas | $31,250 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $29,772 |
| 48 | Alabama | $29,815 |
| 49 | Michigan | $29,976 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $30,792 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $29,739 |
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Updated January 8, 2025