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Job outlook for feed mill operators in the United States
Are feed mill operator jobs in demand?
Yes, feed mill operator jobs are in demand. Feed mill operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Feed mill operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of feed mill operator jobs and the average feed mill operator salary over time.
Feed mill operator jobs over time
Feed mill operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 231 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 220 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 251 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 261 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 289 | 0.00% |
Average feed mill operator salary over time
Feed mill operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,710 | $18.13 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $35,766 | $17.20 | --1.2% |
| 2023 | $36,210 | $17.41 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $34,674 | $16.67 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $34,530 | $16.60 | +2.9% |
Feed mill operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of feed mill operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where feed mill operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for feed mill operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 135 | 19% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,213 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 153 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 882 | 10% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 98 | 7% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 145 | 3% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 82 | 3% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 185 | 2% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 161 | 2% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 129 | 2% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 105 | 2% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 74 | 2% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 48 | 2% |
| 15 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 29 | 2% |
| 16 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 86 | 1% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 26 | 1% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 20 | 1% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 7 | 1% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 6 | 1% |
Most common cities for feed mill operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden City | 1 | 4% | $35,903 |
| 2 | Iowa City | 2 | 3% | $37,789 |
| 3 | Caldwell | 1 | 2% | $36,765 |