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Job outlook for material processors in the United States
Are material processor jobs in demand?
Yes, material processor jobs are in demand. Material processor demand is projected to grow -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Material processor job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of material processor jobs and the average material processor salary over time.
Material processor jobs over time
Material processor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,712 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,674 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,735 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,586 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,481 | 0.00% |
Average material processor salary over time
Material processor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,148 | $14.97 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $30,282 | $14.56 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $29,855 | $14.35 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $29,284 | $14.08 | --0.2% |
| 2021 | $29,341 | $14.11 | +1.3% |
Material processor jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of material processor job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where material processors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for material processors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 475 | 7% |
| 2 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 450 | 7% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 405 | 7% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 376 | 7% |
| 5 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 215 | 7% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 89 | 7% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 645 | 6% |
| 8 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 362 | 6% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 199 | 6% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 168 | 6% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 120 | 6% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 64 | 6% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 49 | 6% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 634 | 5% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 605 | 5% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 547 | 5% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 379 | 5% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 339 | 5% |
| 19 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 234 | 5% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 35 | 5% |
Most common cities for material processors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottage Grove | 2 | 6% | $30,600 |
| 2 | Independence | 1 | 4% | $30,145 |
| 3 | Reynoldsburg | 1 | 3% | $29,779 |
| 4 | York | 1 | 2% | $27,737 |
| 5 | Grand Prairie | 1 | 1% | $25,373 |
| 6 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $31,095 |
| 7 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $27,104 |