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Job outlook for inventory technicians in the United States
Inventory technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected inventory technician job growth rate is 1% from 2018-2028.
About 46,900 new jobs for inventory technicians are projected over the next decade.
Inventory technician salaries have increased 38% for inventory technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 83,185 inventory technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 212,629 active inventory technician job openings in the US.
The average inventory technician salary is $36,199.
Are inventory technician jobs in demand?
Inventory technician job and salary trends over time
Inventory technician jobs over time
Inventory technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83,185 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 68,865 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 104,844 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 41,931 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 41,727 | 0.01% |
Average inventory technician salary over time
Inventory technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,199 | $17.40 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $35,460 | $17.05 | +25.5% |
| 2023 | $28,266 | $13.59 | +5.0% |
| 2022 | $26,913 | $12.94 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $26,221 | $12.61 | +2.7% |
Inventory technician jobs by state
Most common states for inventory technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 276 | 21% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,250 | 19% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,266 | 18% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 132 | 18% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 225 | 17% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 875 | 16% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 730 | 16% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 495 | 16% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 155 | 16% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 836 | 15% |
| 11 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 275 | 15% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,843 | 14% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,426 | 14% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,393 | 14% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,206 | 14% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 509 | 14% |
| 17 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 942 | 13% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 392 | 13% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 133 | 13% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 81 | 13% |
Most common cities for inventory technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | 5 | 4% | $34,754 |
| 2 | West Sacramento | 2 | 4% | $40,872 |
| 3 | Bolingbrook | 2 | 3% | $33,863 |
| 4 | Andover | 1 | 3% | $38,971 |
| 5 | Davenport | 2 | 2% | $34,915 |
| 6 | Durham | 2 | 1% | $32,035 |
| 7 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $33,239 |
| 8 | Joliet | 2 | 1% | $33,783 |
| 9 | Akron | 1 | 1% | $34,704 |
| 10 | Canton | 1 | 1% | $34,540 |
| 11 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $36,563 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $31,807 |
| 13 | Bakersfield | 1 | 0% | $40,427 |
| 14 | Columbus | 1 | 0% | $34,007 |
| 15 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $35,108 |
| 16 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $34,869 |
Inventory Technician job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of inventory technician experts
Idaho State University
Dr. Jennifer Adams
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Clinical Associate ProfessorIdaho State University
College of Pharmacy
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Inventory Technicians?
Dr. Jennifer Adams: Our curriculum at Idaho State has always involved synchronous distance education across 3 campus locations in two states, but the learning environment has still been a shift, even for our experienced distance learners. From students with families managing child care and virtual education, to finding a quiet place to attend class and study for those with roommates, the pandemic has been stressful for many of our students. That being said, they have been resilient and have risen to the challenge and since the pandemic began our students' academic performance has not suffered.
Our students have also been given the opportunity to serve our communities during the pandemic; helping with COVID screening, testing, and vaccination efforts through their service learning activities. Many have gone well above and beyond what is required for service learning and have volunteered many, many hours of service to our communities.