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Job outlook for irrigation workers in the United States
Are irrigation worker jobs in demand?
Yes, irrigation worker jobs are in demand. Irrigation worker demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Irrigation worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of irrigation worker jobs and the average irrigation worker salary over time.
Irrigation worker jobs over time
Irrigation worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 487 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 515 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 522 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 526 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 415 | 0.00% |
Average irrigation worker salary over time
Irrigation worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,993 | $12.98 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $26,500 | $12.74 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $26,402 | $12.69 | --3.7% |
| 2022 | $27,405 | $13.18 | --1.8% |
| 2021 | $27,906 | $13.42 | +4.5% |
Irrigation worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of irrigation worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where irrigation workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for irrigation workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 163 | 19% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 235 | 18% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 307 | 16% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 96 | 14% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 973 | 13% |
| 6 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 783 | 13% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 545 | 13% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 412 | 13% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,212 | 12% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,047 | 12% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 839 | 12% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 653 | 12% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 598 | 12% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 241 | 12% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,170 | 11% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 381 | 11% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 107 | 11% |
| 18 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 2,052 | 10% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 487 | 10% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 180 | 10% |