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Job outlook for helper/apprentices in the United States
Helper/apprentice job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected helper/apprentice job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 69,500 new jobs for helper/apprentices are projected over the next decade.
Helper/apprentice salaries have increased 13% for helper/apprentices in the last 5 years.
There are over 116,973 helper/apprentices currently employed in the United States.
There are 22,620 active helper/apprentice job openings in the US.
The average helper/apprentice salary is $32,425.
Are helper/apprentice jobs in demand?
Yes, helper/apprentice jobs are in demand. Helper/apprentice demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Helper/apprentice job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of helper/apprentice jobs and the average helper/apprentice salary over time.
Helper/apprentice jobs over time
Helper/apprentice job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 116,973 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 117,938 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 123,731 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 118,321 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 113,828 | 0.03% |
Average helper/apprentice salary over time
Helper/apprentice salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,425 | $15.59 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $31,543 | $15.16 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $30,636 | $14.73 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $29,549 | $14.21 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $28,608 | $13.75 | +4.8% |
Helper/apprentice jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of helper/apprentice job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where helper/apprentices earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for helper/apprentices
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 90 | 12% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 111 | 11% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 76 | 9% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 59 | 9% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 50 | 9% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 673 | 8% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 112 | 8% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 283 | 7% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 217 | 7% |
| 10 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 211 | 7% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 141 | 7% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 56 | 7% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 639 | 6% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 376 | 6% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 321 | 6% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 314 | 6% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 97 | 6% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 76 | 6% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 177 | 5% |
Most common cities for helper/apprentices
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chino Hills | 1 | 1% | $37,269 |