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Job outlook for helpers in the United States
Helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected helper job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 69,500 new jobs for helpers are projected over the next decade.
Helper salaries have increased 19% for helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 110,379 helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 29,873 active helper job openings in the US.
The average helper salary is $31,331.
Are helper jobs in demand?
Yes, helper jobs are in demand. Helper demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of helper jobs and the average helper salary over time.
Helper jobs over time
Helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 110,379 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 114,684 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 120,921 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 119,344 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 116,727 | 0.04% |
Average helper salary over time
Helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,331 | $15.06 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | $30,216 | $14.53 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | $28,223 | $13.57 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $27,291 | $13.12 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $26,331 | $12.66 | +3.3% |
Helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 104 | 10% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 75 | 10% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 114 | 9% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 53 | 8% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 581 | 7% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 202 | 7% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 62 | 7% |
| 8 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 55 | 7% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 46 | 7% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 40 | 7% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 602 | 6% |
| 12 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 230 | 6% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 121 | 6% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 87 | 6% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 268 | 5% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 154 | 5% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 94 | 5% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 90 | 5% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 90 | 5% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 52 | 5% |
Most common cities for helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belleville | 7 | 17% | $28,409 |
| 2 | Auburn | 2 | 7% | $33,170 |
| 3 | Glen Ellyn | 2 | 7% | $30,454 |
| 4 | Leominster | 2 | 5% | $33,354 |
| 5 | Des Plaines | 2 | 3% | $30,603 |
| 6 | Santa Ana | 6 | 2% | $32,219 |
| 7 | Savannah | 3 | 2% | $26,870 |
| 8 | Tempe | 3 | 2% | $30,623 |
| 9 | Beaverton | 2 | 2% | $35,182 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu | 4 | 1% | $32,236 |
| 11 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $26,631 |
| 12 | Tampa | 3 | 1% | $26,742 |
| 13 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $32,468 |
| 14 | Dallas | 2 | 0% | $28,192 |
| 15 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $28,159 |
| 16 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $26,749 |