The map below shows you the number of key operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where key operators 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 operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the key operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the key operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

No, key operator jobs are not in demand. Key operator demand is projected to decline -8% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	492	0.00%
2020	506	0.00%
2019	534	0.00%
2018	585	0.00%
2017	602	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$36,162	$17.39	+2.8%
2024	$35,165	$16.91	+4.1%
2023	$33,779	$16.24	+4.0%
2022	$32,477	$15.61	+2.8%
2021	$31,605	$15.19	+2.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	District of Columbia	693,972	145	21%
2	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,337	19%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	162	15%
4	Alaska	739,795	99	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	1,061	12%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	109	8%
7	Minnesota	5,576,606	144	3%
8	New Hampshire	1,342,795	34	3%
9	Delaware	961,939	27	3%
10	North Dakota	755,393	26	3%
11	Texas	28,304,596	441	2%
12	Georgia	10,429,379	213	2%
13	Illinois	12,802,023	211	2%
14	Virginia	8,470,020	172	2%
15	Michigan	9,962,311	169	2%
16	Arizona	7,016,270	137	2%
17	Indiana	6,666,818	132	2%
18	Colorado	5,607,154	107	2%
19	Wisconsin	5,795,483	102	2%
20	Utah	3,101,833	62	2%

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