The map below shows you the number of disposal worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where disposal 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 disposal worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the disposal worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the disposal worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

Yes, disposal worker jobs are in demand. Disposal worker demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	673	0.00%
2020	645	0.00%
2019	648	0.00%
2018	633	0.00%
2017	615	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$31,259	$15.03	+3.3%
2024	$30,251	$14.54	+1.6%
2023	$29,788	$14.32	+3.0%
2022	$28,908	$13.90	+2.5%
2021	$28,197	$13.56	+4.3%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	South Dakota	869,666	163	19%
2	New Hampshire	1,342,795	235	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	541	13%
8	Utah	3,101,833	406	13%
9	Georgia	10,429,379	1,205	12%
10	Virginia	8,470,020	1,043	12%
11	Tennessee	6,715,984	835	12%
12	South Carolina	5,024,369	596	12%
13	West Virginia	1,815,857	226	12%
14	North Carolina	10,273,419	1,162	11%
15	Colorado	5,607,154	638	11%
16	Connecticut	3,588,184	378	11%
17	New Mexico	2,088,070	239	11%
18	Delaware	961,939	105	11%
19	Florida	20,984,400	2,006	10%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	179	10%

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Disposal worker job and salary trends over time

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