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Job outlook for formulators in the United States
Are formulator jobs in demand?
Yes, formulator jobs are in demand. Formulator demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Formulator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of formulator jobs and the average formulator salary over time.
Formulator jobs over time
Formulator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,104 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,215 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,258 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,253 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,235 | 0.00% |
Average formulator salary over time
Formulator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $64,882 | $31.19 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $64,153 | $30.84 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $62,720 | $30.15 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $61,574 | $29.60 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $59,699 | $28.70 | +2.6% |
Formulator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of formulator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where formulators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for formulators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 15 | 0% |
| 2 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 13 | 0% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 9 | 0% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 9 | 0% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 8 | 0% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 8 | 0% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 7 | 0% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 6 | 0% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 3 | 0% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 2 | 0% |
| 11 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 2 | 0% |
| 12 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for formulators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danvers | 1 | 4% | $93,472 |
| 2 | Decatur | 1 | 1% | $61,876 |
| 3 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $65,749 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $58,541 |