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Job outlook for dryer operators in the United States
Dryer operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected dryer operator job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 9,100 new jobs for dryer operators are projected over the next decade.
Dryer operator salaries have increased 14% for dryer operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,627 dryer operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 62,758 active dryer operator job openings in the US.
The average dryer operator salary is $36,131.
Are dryer operator jobs in demand?
Yes, dryer operator jobs are in demand. Dryer operator demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Dryer operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of dryer operator jobs and the average dryer operator salary over time.
Dryer operator jobs over time
Dryer operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,627 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,888 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 7,547 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,630 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,656 | 0.00% |
Average dryer operator salary over time
Dryer operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,131 | $17.37 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $35,141 | $16.89 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $34,307 | $16.49 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $32,716 | $15.73 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $31,782 | $15.28 | +1.8% |
Dryer operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of dryer operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where dryer operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for dryer operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,217 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 119 | 17% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 140 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 877 | 10% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 640 | 10% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 527 | 9% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 505 | 9% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 117 | 9% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 250 | 8% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 721 | 7% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 727 | 6% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 719 | 6% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 633 | 6% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 371 | 6% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 199 | 6% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 121 | 6% |
| 18 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 92 | 6% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 66 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 32 | 5% |
Most common cities for dryer operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Dodge | 1 | 4% | $38,727 |
| 2 | Streamwood | 1 | 2% | $39,374 |
| 3 | Iowa City | 1 | 1% | $38,188 |
| 4 | Lawrence | 1 | 1% | $40,563 |
| 5 | Salinas | 1 | 1% | $35,203 |
| 6 | Sioux City | 1 | 1% | $38,803 |