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Job outlook for engineering equipment operators in the United States
Are engineering equipment operator jobs in demand?
Yes, engineering equipment operator jobs are in demand. Engineering equipment operator demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Engineering equipment operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of engineering equipment operator jobs and the average engineering equipment operator salary over time.
Engineering equipment operator jobs over time
Engineering equipment operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,474 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,467 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,478 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,397 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,330 | 0.00% |
Average engineering equipment operator salary over time
Engineering equipment operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $43,840 | $21.08 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | $43,145 | $20.74 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $42,114 | $20.25 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $41,436 | $19.92 | +2.5% |
| 2022 | $40,423 | $19.43 | +2.9% |
Engineering equipment operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of engineering equipment operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where engineering equipment operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for engineering equipment operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 342 | 49% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 2,365 | 34% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 238 | 32% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 317 | 30% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 295 | 28% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 164 | 22% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 189 | 20% |
| 8 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 332 | 19% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 110 | 19% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 560 | 18% |
| 11 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,544 | 17% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 937 | 17% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 522 | 17% |
| 14 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 236 | 17% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 226 | 17% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 216 | 16% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,128 | 15% |
| 18 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 285 | 15% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 128 | 15% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 286 | 14% |