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Job outlook for day workers in the United States
Are day worker jobs in demand?
Yes, day worker jobs are in demand. Day worker demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Day worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of day worker jobs and the average day worker salary over time.
Day worker jobs over time
Day worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 791 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 892 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,013 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,019 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,015 | 0.00% |
Average day worker salary over time
Day worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,046 | $16.37 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $32,401 | $15.58 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $31,078 | $14.94 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $29,807 | $14.33 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | $28,310 | $13.61 | +4.2% |
Day worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of day worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where day workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for day workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 238 | 18% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 148 | 17% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 307 | 16% |
| 4 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 852 | 14% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 99 | 14% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 969 | 13% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 542 | 13% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,246 | 12% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,187 | 12% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 652 | 12% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 383 | 12% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 245 | 12% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 111 | 12% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 965 | 11% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 752 | 11% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 560 | 11% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 395 | 11% |
| 18 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,089 | 10% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 489 | 10% |
| 20 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 447 | 10% |
Most common cities for day workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazelwood | 2 | 8% | $36,053 |
| 2 | White Bear Lake | 2 | 8% | $35,536 |
| 3 | Ballwin | 2 | 7% | $36,021 |
| 4 | Maryland Heights | 2 | 7% | $36,039 |
| 5 | Oakdale | 2 | 7% | $35,568 |
| 6 | Wildwood | 2 | 6% | $36,012 |
| 7 | OFallon | 4 | 5% | $36,030 |
| 8 | Maplewood | 2 | 5% | $35,559 |
| 9 | Wentzville | 2 | 5% | $36,023 |
| 10 | Chesterfield | 2 | 4% | $36,025 |
| 11 | Saint Charles | 2 | 3% | $36,045 |
| 12 | Saint Peters | 2 | 3% | $36,037 |
| 13 | Woodbury | 2 | 3% | $35,588 |
| 14 | Topeka | 3 | 2% | $34,618 |
| 15 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $37,856 |
| 16 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $34,318 |