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Job outlook for equipment workers in the United States
Are equipment worker jobs in demand?
Yes, equipment worker jobs are in demand. Equipment worker demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Equipment worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of equipment worker jobs and the average equipment worker salary over time.
Equipment worker jobs over time
Equipment worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,192 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,237 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,299 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,198 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,164 | 0.00% |
Average equipment worker salary over time
Equipment worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,232 | $27.52 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $54,600 | $26.25 | +3.2% |
| 2023 | $52,914 | $25.44 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $51,431 | $24.73 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $49,992 | $24.03 | +1.7% |
Equipment worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of equipment worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where equipment workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for equipment workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 397 | 21% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 277 | 21% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 168 | 19% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 556 | 18% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 124 | 18% |
| 6 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 297 | 17% |
| 7 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 325 | 16% |
| 8 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 294 | 16% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,500 | 15% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,101 | 15% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 937 | 15% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 863 | 15% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 638 | 15% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 162 | 15% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,503 | 14% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,152 | 14% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 934 | 14% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 716 | 14% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 139 | 14% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 83 | 14% |
Most common cities for equipment workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $44,197 |
| 2 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $60,733 |