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Job outlook for fish technologists in the United States
Are fish technologist jobs in demand?
Fish technologist job and salary trends over time
Fish technologist jobs over time
Fish technologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 407 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 431 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 426 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 414 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 401 | 0.00% |
Average fish technologist salary over time
Fish technologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,891 | $17.26 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $35,519 | $17.08 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $34,466 | $16.57 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $33,924 | $16.31 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $32,932 | $15.83 | +2.1% |
Fish technologist jobs by state
Most common states for fish technologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 744 | 11% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 139 | 10% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 103 | 10% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 72 | 10% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 69 | 9% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 55 | 9% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 542 | 8% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 112 | 8% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 85 | 8% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 60 | 8% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 46 | 8% |
| 12 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,490 | 7% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 728 | 7% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 242 | 7% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 210 | 7% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 556 | 6% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 462 | 6% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 443 | 6% |
| 19 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 301 | 6% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 118 | 6% |
Fish Technologist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fish technologist experts
University of Arizona
California University of Pennsylvania
Anne Wertheimer Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor, Assistant Professor, Applied BioSciences - GIDP, Director, Viper InstituteUniversity of Arizona
Department of Immunobiology, Department of Medicine
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Fish Technologists in the next 5 years?
Anne Wertheimer Ph.D.: I anticipate an increased need for software and instrumentation design.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fish Technologist job market given the pandemic?
Dr. David G. Argent: The job market will be one of two extremes, with jobs that get us outside and those that make sheltering in place bearable. I believe that we will continue to see an uptick in jobs that require training in the outdoors, careers like recreation and leisure, and fisheries, and wildlife, as well as those in the medical profession. Also, those companies that promote such activities focused on getting people outside - kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. In addition, I believe, now that companies have invested in remote methods to carry on the day-to-day activities, they will remain. I also believe that as more people remain unemployed, they will turn to trade schools, colleges, and universities to re-train themselves.