The map below shows you the number of mule operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where mule operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to mule operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the mule operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the mule operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to mule operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the mule operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the mule operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, mule operator jobs are in demand. Mule operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	61	0.00%
2020	51	0.00%
2019	50	0.00%
2018	48	0.00%
2017	45	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$33,910	$16.30	+3.8%
2025	$32,682	$15.71	+4.2%
2024	$31,373	$15.08	+3.3%
2023	$30,362	$14.60	+3.6%
2022	$29,306	$14.09	+1.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	District of Columbia	693,972	135	19%
2	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,212	18%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	153	14%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	886	10%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	101	7%
7	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	474	4%
8	Georgia	10,429,379	450	4%
9	Indiana	6,666,818	272	4%
10	Illinois	12,802,023	377	3%
11	Ohio	11,658,609	315	3%
12	Minnesota	5,576,606	163	3%
13	Missouri	6,113,532	158	3%
14	Kentucky	4,454,189	125	3%
15	Iowa	3,145,711	106	3%
16	Kansas	2,913,123	82	3%
17	Nebraska	1,920,076	57	3%
18	New Hampshire	1,342,795	43	3%
19	North Dakota	755,393	21	3%
20	Arkansas	3,004,279	64	2%

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