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Job outlook for lining machine operators in the United States
Lining machine operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected lining machine operator job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -114,900 new jobs for lining machine operators are projected over the next decade.
Lining machine operator salaries have increased 15% for lining machine operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 427,294 lining machine operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 87,609 active lining machine operator job openings in the US.
The average lining machine operator salary is $36,213.
Are lining machine operator jobs in demand?
No, lining machine operator jobs are not in demand. Lining machine operator demand is projected to decline -6% from 2018 to 2028.
Lining machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of lining machine operator jobs and the average lining machine operator salary over time.
Lining machine operator jobs over time
Lining machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 427,294 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 428,854 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 455,204 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 461,313 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 451,847 | 0.14% |
Average lining machine operator salary over time
Lining machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,213 | $17.41 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $34,382 | $16.53 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $33,462 | $16.09 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $32,563 | $15.66 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $31,387 | $15.09 | +4.5% |
Lining machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of lining machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where lining machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for lining machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,340 | 20% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 258 | 19% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 127 | 18% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 888 | 15% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 164 | 15% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 111 | 15% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 790 | 14% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 899 | 13% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 411 | 13% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,407 | 12% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 237 | 12% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 983 | 11% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,019 | 10% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,012 | 10% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,173 | 9% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,110 | 9% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 605 | 9% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 386 | 9% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 275 | 9% |
| 20 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 511 | 8% |
Most common cities for lining machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carol Stream | 1 | 2% | $35,800 |
| 2 | Chesterfield | 1 | 2% | $38,908 |
| 3 | Porterville | 1 | 2% | $37,998 |
| 4 | Summerville | 1 | 2% | $31,999 |
| 5 | Elizabeth | 1 | 1% | $36,713 |
| 6 | Fayetteville | 1 | 1% | $32,007 |
| 7 | Charlotte | 2 | 0% | $32,441 |
| 8 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $28,465 |