The map below shows you the number of key grip job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where key grips earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to key grip professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the key grip job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the key grip industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to key grip professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the key grip job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the key grip industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, key grip jobs are in demand. Key grip demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	1,800	0.00%
2020	1,850	0.00%
2019	1,948	0.00%
2018	1,908	0.00%
2017	1,788	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$42,609	$20.48	+5.5%
2024	$40,404	$19.43	+4.4%
2023	$38,693	$18.60	+4.5%
2022	$37,022	$17.80	+4.1%
2021	$35,571	$17.10	+3.9%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Delaware	961,939	27	3%
2	North Dakota	755,393	26	3%
3	California	39,536,653	679	2%
4	Florida	20,984,400	351	2%
5	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	216	2%
6	Illinois	12,802,023	196	2%
7	New Jersey	9,005,644	169	2%
8	Michigan	9,962,311	162	2%
9	Virginia	8,470,020	138	2%
10	Minnesota	5,576,606	133	2%
11	Arizona	7,016,270	127	2%
12	Massachusetts	6,859,819	126	2%
13	Indiana	6,666,818	121	2%
14	Maryland	6,052,177	109	2%
15	Colorado	5,607,154	100	2%
16	Wisconsin	5,795,483	89	2%
17	Louisiana	4,684,333	72	2%
18	Connecticut	3,588,184	54	2%
19	New Hampshire	1,342,795	31	2%
20	District of Columbia	693,972	15	2%

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