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Job outlook for machine tool operators in the United States
Are machine tool operator jobs in demand?
No, machine tool operator jobs are not in demand. Machine tool operator demand is projected to decline -8% from 2018 to 2028.
Machine tool operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of machine tool operator jobs and the average machine tool operator salary over time.
Machine tool operator jobs over time
Machine tool operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,059 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,895 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 879 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,681 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,641 | 0.00% |
Average machine tool operator salary over time
Machine tool operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,999 | $17.79 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $35,783 | $17.20 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $35,293 | $16.97 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $34,553 | $16.61 | +3.6% |
| 2022 | $33,364 | $16.04 | +2.3% |
Machine tool operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of machine tool operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where machine tool operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for machine tool operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,171 | 17% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 111 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 921 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 155 | 15% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 112 | 15% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 167 | 12% |
| 7 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 863 | 10% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 561 | 10% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 394 | 6% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 356 | 6% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 189 | 6% |
| 12 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 91 | 6% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 631 | 5% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 476 | 5% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 308 | 5% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 179 | 5% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 98 | 5% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 43 | 5% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 521 | 4% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 146 | 4% |
Most common cities for machine tool operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $36,090 |