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Job outlook for counters in the United States
Counter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected counter job growth rate is -10% from 2018-2028.
About -335,700 new jobs for counters are projected over the next decade.
Counter salaries have increased 21% for counters in the last 5 years.
There are over 136,905 counters currently employed in the United States.
There are 15,729 active counter job openings in the US.
The average counter salary is $32,875.
Are counter jobs in demand?
No, counter jobs are not in demand. Counter demand is projected to decline -10% from 2018 to 2028.
Counter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of counter jobs and the average counter salary over time.
Counter jobs over time
Counter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 136,905 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 137,843 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 154,728 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 151,108 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 157,089 | 0.05% |
Average counter salary over time
Counter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,875 | $15.81 | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $30,692 | $14.76 | +5.6% |
| 2024 | $29,063 | $13.97 | +5.7% |
| 2023 | $27,497 | $13.22 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $27,210 | $13.08 | +4.5% |
Counter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of counter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where counters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for counters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 261 | 3% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 173 | 3% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 104 | 3% |
| 4 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 89 | 3% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 42 | 3% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 21 | 3% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 19 | 3% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 232 | 2% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 181 | 2% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 142 | 2% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 128 | 2% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 101 | 2% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 93 | 2% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 77 | 2% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 58 | 2% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 58 | 2% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 35 | 2% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 34 | 2% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 22 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 10 | 2% |
Most common cities for counters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookline | 3 | 5% | $42,513 |
| 2 | Plymouth | 2 | 4% | $42,607 |
| 3 | Burnsville | 2 | 3% | $33,264 |
| 4 | Cambridge | 2 | 2% | $42,489 |
| 5 | Ankeny | 1 | 2% | $30,672 |
| 6 | Belleville | 1 | 2% | $29,095 |
| 7 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $42,493 |
| 8 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $33,340 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | 1 | 1% | $32,863 |
| 10 | Washington | 3 | 0% | $39,305 |
| 11 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $33,326 |
| 12 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $32,809 |