The map below shows you the number of front line worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where front line workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to front line worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the front line worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the front line worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to front line worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the front line worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the front line worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, front line worker jobs are in demand. Front line worker demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	1,256	0.00%
2020	1,400	0.00%
2019	1,621	0.00%
2018	1,843	0.00%
2017	1,793	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$30,326	$14.58	+4.9%
2025	$28,913	$13.90	+5.7%
2024	$27,362	$13.16	+5.3%
2023	$25,985	$12.49	+3.8%
2022	$25,032	$12.03	+2.8%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Utah	3,101,833	788	25%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	171	25%
3	Georgia	10,429,379	2,462	24%
4	Colorado	5,607,154	1,358	24%
5	Nebraska	1,920,076	437	23%
6	Tennessee	6,715,984	1,475	22%
7	Delaware	961,939	216	22%
8	South Dakota	869,666	187	22%
9	Florida	20,984,400	4,507	21%
10	Virginia	8,470,020	1,786	21%
11	West Virginia	1,815,857	388	21%
12	Wyoming	579,315	123	21%
13	Washington	7,405,743	1,476	20%
14	Missouri	6,113,532	1,219	20%
15	Alabama	4,874,747	960	20%
16	Oregon	4,142,776	830	20%
17	Connecticut	3,588,184	713	20%
18	Idaho	1,716,943	346	20%
19	North Carolina	10,273,419	1,920	19%
20	South Carolina	5,024,369	934	19%

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