The map below shows you the number of core worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where core workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to core worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the core worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the core worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to core worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the core worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the core worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, core worker jobs are in demand. Core worker demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	161	0.00%
2020	157	0.00%
2019	169	0.00%
2018	170	0.00%
2017	171	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$38,177	$18.35	+6.0%
2025	$36,011	$17.31	+5.1%
2024	$34,278	$16.48	+4.5%
2023	$32,808	$15.77	+3.3%
2022	$31,758	$15.27	+3.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	South Dakota	869,666	163	19%
2	New Hampshire	1,342,795	236	18%
3	Nebraska	1,920,076	304	16%
4	District of Columbia	693,972	96	14%
5	Washington	7,405,743	970	13%
6	Missouri	6,113,532	781	13%
7	Oregon	4,142,776	542	13%
8	Utah	3,101,833	408	13%
9	Georgia	10,429,379	1,209	12%
10	Virginia	8,470,020	1,052	12%
11	Tennessee	6,715,984	835	12%
12	South Carolina	5,024,369	597	12%
13	West Virginia	1,815,857	226	12%
14	North Carolina	10,273,419	1,173	11%
15	Colorado	5,607,154	642	11%
16	Connecticut	3,588,184	378	11%
17	New Mexico	2,088,070	239	11%
18	Delaware	961,939	106	11%
19	Florida	20,984,400	2,010	10%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	179	10%

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Core worker job and salary trends over time

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