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Job outlook for excavator operators in the United States
Are excavator operator jobs in demand?
Yes, excavator operator jobs are in demand. Excavator operator demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Excavator operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of excavator operator jobs and the average excavator operator salary over time.
Excavator operator jobs over time
Excavator operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 548 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 581 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 514 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 17,339 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 17,098 | 0.01% |
Average excavator operator salary over time
Excavator operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,102 | $22.16 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | $43,610 | $20.97 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $42,875 | $20.61 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $41,161 | $19.79 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $39,737 | $19.10 | +2.4% |
Excavator operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of excavator operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where excavator operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for excavator operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,077 | 16% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 108 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 839 | 14% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 139 | 13% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 94 | 13% |
| 6 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 104 | 10% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 763 | 8% |
| 8 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 82 | 6% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 27 | 4% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 130 | 3% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 57 | 3% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 89 | 2% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 88 | 2% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 77 | 2% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 74 | 2% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 58 | 2% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 30 | 2% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 27 | 2% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 23 | 2% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 11 | 2% |
Most common cities for excavator operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kearney | 1 | 3% | $42,649 |
| 2 | Marlborough | 1 | 3% | $61,653 |
| 3 | Catonsville | 1 | 2% | $57,125 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $41,740 |
| 5 | Alhambra | 1 | 1% | $45,911 |
| 6 | Fayetteville | 1 | 1% | $37,028 |
| 7 | Fishers | 1 | 1% | $41,121 |
| 8 | Maple Grove | 1 | 1% | $43,773 |
| 9 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $57,289 |
| 10 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $45,207 |
| 11 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $42,797 |
| 12 | Glendale | 1 | 0% | $43,054 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $40,898 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $37,164 |