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Job outlook for generation technicians in the United States
Generation technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected generation technician job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 76,300 new jobs for generation technicians are projected over the next decade.
Generation technician salaries have increased 11% for generation technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 19,769 generation technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 154,565 active generation technician job openings in the US.
The average generation technician salary is $40,580.
Are generation technician jobs in demand?
Yes, generation technician jobs are in demand. Generation technician demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Generation technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of generation technician jobs and the average generation technician salary over time.
Generation technician jobs over time
Generation technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,769 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 18,944 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 19,800 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 19,316 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 18,855 | 0.01% |
Average generation technician salary over time
Generation technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,580 | $19.51 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $38,822 | $18.66 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $38,047 | $18.29 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $37,421 | $17.99 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $36,696 | $17.64 | +0.8% |
Generation technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of generation technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where generation technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for generation technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,280 | 41% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 570 | 30% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 392 | 29% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 177 | 28% |
| 5 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 362 | 27% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 250 | 26% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,621 | 25% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,429 | 25% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,631 | 24% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,370 | 24% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,364 | 24% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,220 | 24% |
| 13 | Alaska | 739,795 | 180 | 24% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,396 | 23% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,599 | 23% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 198 | 23% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,500 | 22% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,764 | 21% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 599 | 21% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 146 | 21% |
Most common cities for generation technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dedham | 1 | 4% | $42,278 |
| 2 | Brea | 1 | 2% | $51,761 |
| 3 | Corona | 2 | 1% | $51,575 |
| 4 | Downey | 1 | 1% | $51,888 |
| 5 | Evansville | 1 | 1% | $35,005 |
| 6 | Jackson | 1 | 1% | $28,417 |
| 7 | Lake Charles | 1 | 1% | $39,933 |
| 8 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $50,579 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $34,271 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $48,246 |
| 11 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $39,831 |
| 12 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $39,576 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $36,401 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $52,090 |
| 15 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $32,040 |