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Job outlook for forming machine operators in the United States
Are forming machine operator jobs in demand?
Yes, forming machine operator jobs are in demand. Forming machine operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Forming machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of forming machine operator jobs and the average forming machine operator salary over time.
Forming machine operator jobs over time
Forming machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 310 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 320 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 337 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 341 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 339 | 0.00% |
Average forming machine operator salary over time
Forming machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,252 | $16.95 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $33,470 | $16.09 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $32,574 | $15.66 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $31,699 | $15.24 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $30,554 | $14.69 | +4.5% |
Forming machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of forming machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where forming machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for forming machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,237 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 127 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 156 | 15% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 168 | 13% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 906 | 10% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 575 | 10% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 493 | 9% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 243 | 8% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 834 | 7% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 498 | 7% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 125 | 7% |
| 13 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 98 | 7% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 390 | 6% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 189 | 6% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 638 | 5% |
| 17 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 625 | 5% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 552 | 5% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 290 | 5% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 42 | 5% |
Most common cities for forming machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medina | 1 | 4% | $32,727 |
| 2 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $36,343 |
| 3 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $35,761 |
| 4 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $25,839 |
| 5 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $42,588 |