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Job outlook for general helpers in the United States
General helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected general helper job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 69,500 new jobs for general helpers are projected over the next decade.
General helper salaries have increased 13% for general helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 56,248 general helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 69,738 active general helper job openings in the US.
The average general helper salary is $35,793.
Are general helper jobs in demand?
Yes, general helper jobs are in demand. General helper demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
General helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of general helper jobs and the average general helper salary over time.
General helper jobs over time
General helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 56,248 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 59,676 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 63,147 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 62,686 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 62,233 | 0.02% |
Average general helper salary over time
General helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,793 | $17.21 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $34,820 | $16.74 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $33,819 | $16.26 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $32,619 | $15.68 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $31,580 | $15.18 | +4.8% |
General helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of general helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where general helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for general helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 165 | 24% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 189 | 20% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 210 | 16% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 204 | 15% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 116 | 15% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,775 | 14% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 919 | 13% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 555 | 13% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 256 | 13% |
| 10 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 140 | 13% |
| 11 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,555 | 12% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 423 | 12% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 72 | 12% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 840 | 11% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 190 | 11% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 94 | 11% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 871 | 10% |
| 18 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,537 | 8% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 189 | 3% |
| 20 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 178 | 3% |
Most common cities for general helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 3 | 12% | $44,129 |
| 2 | Lawrence | 7 | 7% | $33,868 |
| 3 | Kissimmee | 2 | 3% | $29,574 |
| 4 | Florence | 1 | 3% | $35,778 |
| 5 | Franklin | 1 | 3% | $37,584 |
| 6 | Decatur | 1 | 2% | $30,891 |
| 7 | Buena Park | 1 | 1% | $38,228 |
| 8 | Fullerton | 1 | 1% | $38,220 |
| 9 | San Antonio | 2 | 0% | $30,966 |
| 10 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $42,393 |
| 11 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $28,764 |
| 12 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $30,786 |