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Job outlook for counter helpers in the United States
Counter helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected counter helper job growth rate is 14% from 2018-2028.
About 775,300 new jobs for counter helpers are projected over the next decade.
Counter helper salaries have increased 24% for counter helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 45,259 counter helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 84,190 active counter helper job openings in the US.
The average counter helper salary is $31,028.
Are counter helper jobs in demand?
Yes, counter helper jobs are in demand. Counter helper demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.
Counter helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of counter helper jobs and the average counter helper salary over time.
Counter helper jobs over time
Counter helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45,259 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 47,558 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 54,144 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 44,395 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 45,695 | 0.01% |
Average counter helper salary over time
Counter helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,028 | $14.92 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $29,583 | $14.22 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $27,996 | $13.46 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $26,680 | $12.83 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | $25,038 | $12.04 | +3.8% |
Counter helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of counter helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where counter helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for counter helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 684 | 12% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 362 | 12% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 69 | 12% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,121 | 11% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 931 | 11% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 600 | 11% |
| 7 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 199 | 11% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 718 | 10% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 669 | 10% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 106 | 10% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 598 | 9% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 312 | 9% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 274 | 9% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 123 | 9% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,088 | 8% |
| 16 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 326 | 8% |
| 17 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 83 | 8% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 63 | 8% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 58 | 8% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 49 | 8% |
Most common cities for counter helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cranberry | 2 | 7% | $32,954 |
| 2 | Midvale | 2 | 6% | $28,133 |
| 3 | Watsonville | 2 | 4% | $36,069 |
| 4 | Round Rock | 2 | 2% | $25,239 |
| 5 | Attleboro | 1 | 2% | $33,971 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | 2 | 1% | $32,798 |
| 7 | Urban Honolulu | 2 | 1% | $28,624 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $34,030 |
| 9 | Charleston | 1 | 1% | $25,209 |
| 10 | Austin | 3 | 0% | $25,243 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $34,890 |
| 12 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $28,771 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $31,643 |