Job outlook for fermentation operators in the United States

Are fermentation operator jobs in demand?

No, fermentation operator jobs are not in demand. Fermentation operator demand is projected to decline -7% from 2018 to 2028.

Fermentation operator job and salary trends over time

Compare the number of fermentation operator jobs and the average fermentation operator salary over time.

Fermentation operator jobs over time

Fermentation operator job growth rate over time

Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	1,003	0.00%
2020	989	0.00%
2019	1,056	0.00%
2018	1,027	0.00%
2017	1,000	0.00%

Average fermentation operator salary over time

Fermentation operator salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$42,116	$20.25	+4.3%
2024	$40,386	$19.42	+1.3%
2023	$39,878	$19.17	+4.5%
2022	$38,149	$18.34	+1.8%
2021	$37,484	$18.02	--0.2%

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Fermentation operator jobs by state

The map below shows you the number of fermentation operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where fermentation operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Most common states for fermentation operators

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,214	18%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	126	18%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	153	14%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	879	10%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	95	7%
7	Iowa	3,145,711	48	2%
8	Nebraska	1,920,076	31	2%
9	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	70	1%
10	North Carolina	10,273,419	63	1%
11	Ohio	11,658,609	62	1%
12	Indiana	6,666,818	48	1%
13	Minnesota	5,576,606	34	1%
14	Wisconsin	5,795,483	30	1%
15	Kentucky	4,454,189	25	1%
16	Oklahoma	3,930,864	20	1%
17	Kansas	2,913,123	15	1%
18	South Dakota	869,666	12	1%
19	New Hampshire	1,342,795	10	1%
20	Vermont	623,657	5	1%

Most common cities for fermentation operators

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Huntsville	1	1%	$38,995

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