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Job outlook for manufacturers in the United States
Are manufacturer jobs in demand?
Yes, manufacturer jobs are in demand. Manufacturer demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Manufacturer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of manufacturer jobs and the average manufacturer salary over time.
Manufacturer jobs over time
Manufacturer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,565 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,491 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,569 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,548 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,521 | 0.00% |
Average manufacturer salary over time
Manufacturer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,213 | $15.49 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $31,423 | $15.11 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $30,967 | $14.89 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $30,173 | $14.51 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $29,614 | $14.24 | +2.6% |
Manufacturer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of manufacturer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where manufacturers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for manufacturers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 611 | 11% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 588 | 11% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 154 | 11% |
| 4 | Vermont | 623,657 | 71 | 11% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 662 | 10% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 327 | 10% |
| 7 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 117 | 9% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 801 | 7% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 303 | 7% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 141 | 7% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 723 | 6% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 610 | 6% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 597 | 6% |
| 14 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 424 | 6% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 349 | 6% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 188 | 6% |
| 17 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 165 | 6% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 653 | 5% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 454 | 5% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 189 | 5% |
Most common cities for manufacturers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwood | 3 | 10% | $41,651 |
| 2 | Danvers | 2 | 8% | $41,730 |
| 3 | Findlay | 2 | 5% | $31,434 |
| 4 | Appleton | 2 | 3% | $37,440 |
| 5 | Baton Rouge | 3 | 1% | $30,765 |
| 6 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $33,654 |