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Job outlook for hot walkers in the United States
Are hot walker jobs in demand?
Yes, hot walker jobs are in demand. Hot walker demand is projected to grow 28% from 2018 to 2028.
Hot walker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of hot walker jobs and the average hot walker salary over time.
Hot walker jobs over time
Hot walker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 410 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 352 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 386 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 363 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 346 | 0.00% |
Average hot walker salary over time
Hot walker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,920 | $19.67 | +5.2% |
| 2024 | $38,880 | $18.69 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $37,280 | $17.92 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $36,009 | $17.31 | +4.4% |
| 2021 | $34,503 | $16.59 | +4.7% |
Hot walker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of hot walker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where hot walkers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for hot walkers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 9 | 1% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 9 | 1% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 5 | 1% |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 32 | 0% |
| 5 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 24 | 0% |
| 6 | New York | 19,849,399 | 23 | 0% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 21 | 0% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 17 | 0% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 13 | 0% |
| 10 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 12 | 0% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 11 | 0% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 10 | 0% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 9 | 0% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 6 | 0% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 4 | 0% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 4 | 0% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 3 | 0% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for hot walkers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westlake | 1 | 3% | $34,618 |
| 2 | Pocatello | 1 | 2% | $30,500 |
| 3 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $55,903 |