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Job outlook for material workers in the United States
Are material worker jobs in demand?
Yes, material worker jobs are in demand. Material worker demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Material worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of material worker jobs and the average material worker salary over time.
Material worker jobs over time
Material worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 954 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 980 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,032 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,011 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 948 | 0.00% |
Average material worker salary over time
Material worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,138 | $19.78 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $39,010 | $18.75 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $37,358 | $17.96 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $35,745 | $17.19 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $34,344 | $16.51 | +3.9% |
Material worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of material worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where material workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for material workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 309 | 23% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 192 | 22% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 365 | 19% |
| 4 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,196 | 18% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 686 | 17% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 534 | 17% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 952 | 16% |
| 8 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,616 | 15% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,517 | 15% |
| 10 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,254 | 15% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,145 | 15% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 774 | 15% |
| 13 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 104 | 15% |
| 14 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 252 | 14% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 715 | 13% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 266 | 13% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 216 | 13% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 128 | 13% |
| 19 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 606 | 12% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 427 | 12% |
Most common cities for material workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | 1 | 2% | $34,695 |
| 2 | Framingham | 1 | 1% | $44,341 |
| 3 | Greenville | 1 | 1% | $39,719 |
| 4 | San Ramon | 1 | 1% | $45,241 |