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Job outlook for machine helpers in the United States
Are machine helper jobs in demand?
Yes, machine helper jobs are in demand. Machine helper demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Machine helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of machine helper jobs and the average machine helper salary over time.
Machine helper jobs over time
Machine helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 966 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,058 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,698 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,574 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,468 | 0.00% |
Average machine helper salary over time
Machine helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,968 | $15.37 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $31,343 | $15.07 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $30,693 | $14.76 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $30,152 | $14.50 | --0.2% |
| 2021 | $30,220 | $14.53 | +0.1% |
Machine helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of machine helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where machine helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for machine helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 136 | 10% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 518 | 9% |
| 3 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 441 | 7% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 414 | 7% |
| 5 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 691 | 6% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 637 | 6% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 202 | 6% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 623 | 5% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 596 | 5% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 555 | 5% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 366 | 5% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 317 | 5% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 256 | 5% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 223 | 5% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 159 | 5% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 89 | 5% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 68 | 5% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 48 | 5% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 45 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
Most common cities for machine helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Hill | 2 | 4% | $27,892 |
| 2 | Bessemer | 1 | 4% | $22,155 |
| 3 | Bristol | 1 | 4% | $26,962 |
| 4 | Albany | 2 | 3% | $24,770 |
| 5 | Tulsa | 3 | 1% | $25,584 |
| 6 | Salinas | 2 | 1% | $33,021 |
| 7 | Wichita | 2 | 1% | $31,119 |
| 8 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $27,961 |
| 9 | Memphis | 2 | 0% | $25,835 |
| 10 | Raleigh | 2 | 0% | $28,207 |