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

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

Yes, lock operator jobs are in demand. Lock operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	346	0.00%
2020	264	0.00%
2019	270	0.00%
2018	271	0.00%
2017	277	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$34,577	$16.62	+4.5%
2024	$33,104	$15.92	--0.4%
2023	$33,242	$15.98	+0.2%
2022	$33,190	$15.96	+2.3%
2021	$32,430	$15.59	+1.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,216	18%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	119	17%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	139	13%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	869	10%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	92	6%
7	West Virginia	1,815,857	5	0%
8	Ohio	11,658,609	4	0%
9	Wisconsin	5,795,483	2	0%
10	North Dakota	755,393	0	0%
11	South Dakota	869,666	0	0%
12	Montana	1,050,493	0	0%
13	Washington	7,405,743	0	0%
14	New Hampshire	1,342,795	0	0%
15	Idaho	1,716,943	0	0%
16	Maine	1,335,907	0	0%
17	Connecticut	3,588,184	0	0%
18	Vermont	623,657	0	0%
19	Delaware	961,939	0	0%
20	Indiana	6,666,818	0	0%

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