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Job outlook for field workers in the United States
Are field worker jobs in demand?
Yes, field worker jobs are in demand. Field worker demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Field worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of field worker jobs and the average field worker salary over time.
Field worker jobs over time
Field worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,914 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,064 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,053 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,118 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,988 | 0.00% |
Average field worker salary over time
Field worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,114 | $13.04 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $25,904 | $12.45 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $24,722 | $11.89 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $23,707 | $11.40 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $22,823 | $10.97 | +3.2% |
Field worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of field worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where field workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for field workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 209 | 30% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 385 | 29% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 215 | 28% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 216 | 25% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 909 | 22% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 423 | 22% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 659 | 21% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,708 | 20% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,113 | 20% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,422 | 19% |
| 11 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,170 | 19% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 401 | 19% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 323 | 19% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 184 | 19% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,895 | 18% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,827 | 18% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,228 | 18% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 882 | 18% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 622 | 17% |
| 20 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 311 | 17% |
Most common cities for field workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilroy | 2 | 4% | $31,054 |
| 2 | Liberty | 1 | 3% | $28,746 |
| 3 | Allentown | 2 | 2% | $28,806 |
| 4 | Ames | 1 | 2% | $30,372 |
| 5 | Danville | 1 | 2% | $31,243 |
| 6 | Stockton | 2 | 1% | $31,147 |
| 7 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $27,190 |
| 8 | Santa Clara | 1 | 1% | $31,189 |
| 9 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $27,799 |
| 10 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $28,370 |
| 11 | New York | 2 | 0% | $31,069 |
| 12 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $27,002 |
| 13 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $30,603 |
| 14 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $26,242 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $24,928 |
| 16 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $27,689 |
| 17 | Modesto | 1 | 0% | $31,050 |
| 18 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 0% | $28,031 |