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Job outlook for desk operators in the United States
Are desk operator jobs in demand?
No, desk operator jobs are not in demand. Desk operator demand is projected to decline 0% from 2018 to 2028.
Desk operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of desk operator jobs and the average desk operator salary over time.
Desk operator jobs over time
Desk operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,221 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,233 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,484 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,445 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,405 | 0.00% |
Average desk operator salary over time
Desk operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,726 | $18.14 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $36,216 | $17.41 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $35,077 | $16.86 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $33,819 | $16.26 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $32,664 | $15.70 | +4.9% |
Desk operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of desk operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where desk operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for desk operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 212 | 31% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,382 | 20% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 184 | 17% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 126 | 17% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,066 | 12% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 149 | 10% |
| 7 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 93 | 9% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 327 | 6% |
| 9 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,075 | 5% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 438 | 5% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 291 | 5% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 164 | 5% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 400 | 4% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 298 | 4% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 50 | 4% |
| 16 | Delaware | 961,939 | 39 | 4% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 25 | 4% |
| 18 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 85 | 3% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 43 | 3% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 21 | 3% |
Most common cities for desk operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twentynine Palms | 2 | 8% | $45,951 |
| 2 | Mankato | 1 | 2% | $41,157 |
| 3 | Pensacola | 1 | 2% | $36,559 |
| 4 | Mobile | 2 | 1% | $31,953 |
| 5 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $34,778 |
| 6 | Raleigh | 1 | 0% | $36,625 |
| 7 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $46,474 |
| 8 | Scottsdale | 1 | 0% | $39,824 |
| 9 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $55,818 |