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Job outlook for fabric machine operators in the United States
Fabric machine operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected fabric machine operator job growth rate is -8% from 2018-2028.
About -83,800 new jobs for fabric machine operators are projected over the next decade.
Fabric machine operator salaries have increased 11% for fabric machine operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 286,495 fabric machine operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 65,896 active fabric machine operator job openings in the US.
The average fabric machine operator salary is $35,954.
Are fabric machine operator jobs in demand?
No, fabric machine operator jobs are not in demand. Fabric machine operator demand is projected to decline -8% from 2018 to 2028.
Fabric machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of fabric machine operator jobs and the average fabric machine operator salary over time.
Fabric machine operator jobs over time
Fabric machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 286,495 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 297,995 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 313,929 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 312,480 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 312,855 | 0.09% |
Average fabric machine operator salary over time
Fabric machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,954 | $17.29 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $34,773 | $16.72 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $34,296 | $16.49 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $33,577 | $16.14 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $32,422 | $15.59 | +2.3% |
Fabric machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of fabric machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where fabric machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for fabric machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,233 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 119 | 17% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 155 | 15% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 186 | 14% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 698 | 12% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 902 | 10% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 525 | 9% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 275 | 9% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 886 | 8% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 547 | 8% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 141 | 7% |
| 13 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 106 | 7% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 574 | 6% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 413 | 6% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 189 | 6% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 48 | 6% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 640 | 5% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 193 | 5% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 65 | 5% |
Most common cities for fabric machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | 2 | 6% | $36,613 |
| 2 | Sheboygan | 2 | 4% | $36,532 |
| 3 | Chaska | 1 | 4% | $34,875 |
| 4 | Carol Stream | 1 | 2% | $34,745 |
| 5 | Eugene | 2 | 1% | $41,397 |
| 6 | Santa Ana | 2 | 1% | $35,887 |
| 7 | Broken Arrow | 1 | 1% | $31,526 |
| 8 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $33,439 |
| 9 | Portland | 2 | 0% | $41,158 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $29,552 |
| 11 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $33,756 |
| 12 | Buffalo | 1 | 0% | $35,288 |
| 13 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $35,078 |
| 14 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $33,812 |