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Job outlook for drain technicians in the United States
Are drain technician jobs in demand?
Yes, drain technician jobs are in demand. Drain technician demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Drain technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of drain technician jobs and the average drain technician salary over time.
Drain technician jobs over time
Drain technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,904 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,903 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,019 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,997 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,952 | 0.00% |
Average drain technician salary over time
Drain technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $59,122 | $28.42 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $57,894 | $27.83 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $56,582 | $27.20 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $55,197 | $26.54 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $54,000 | $25.96 | +1.6% |
Drain technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of drain technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where drain technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for drain technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 164 | 12% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 79 | 11% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 59 | 9% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 537 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 76 | 8% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 390 | 7% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 366 | 7% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 216 | 7% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 97 | 7% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 726 | 6% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 627 | 6% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 596 | 6% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 499 | 6% |
| 14 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 385 | 6% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 337 | 6% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 331 | 6% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 229 | 6% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 190 | 6% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 115 | 6% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 66 | 6% |
Most common cities for drain technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warminster | 1 | 3% | $63,076 |
| 2 | Elkhart | 1 | 2% | $52,831 |
| 3 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $56,924 |
| 4 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $68,605 |
| 5 | Kissimmee | 1 | 1% | $56,013 |
| 6 | San Leandro | 1 | 1% | $93,077 |
| 7 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $56,173 |
| 8 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $65,663 |
| 9 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $49,966 |
| 10 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $53,193 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $51,491 |