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Job outlook for openers in the United States
Are opener jobs in demand?
No, opener jobs are not in demand. Opener demand is projected to decline -10% from 2018 to 2028.
Opener job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of opener jobs and the average opener salary over time.
Opener jobs over time
Opener job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,614 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,626 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,833 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,864 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,808 | 0.00% |
Average opener salary over time
Opener salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $26,004 | $12.50 | +5.8% |
| 2025 | $24,580 | $11.82 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $23,312 | $11.21 | +6.7% |
| 2023 | $21,857 | $10.51 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $20,974 | $10.08 | +4.5% |
Opener jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of opener job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where openers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for openers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 54 | 2% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
| 3 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 121 | 1% |
| 4 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 109 | 1% |
| 5 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 83 | 1% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 76 | 1% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 75 | 1% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 63 | 1% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 39 | 1% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 37 | 1% |
| 11 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 17 | 1% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 4 | 1% |
| 14 | New York | 19,849,399 | 98 | 0% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 18 | 0% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 6 | 0% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 2 | 0% |
| 18 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2 | 0% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 1 | 0% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 1 | 0% |
Most common cities for openers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmhurst | 5 | 11% | $28,592 |
| 2 | Springfield | 11 | 10% | $27,080 |
| 3 | Canton | 7 | 8% | $26,313 |
| 4 | Mountain View | 6 | 7% | $32,637 |
| 5 | Oakland | 8 | 2% | $32,641 |
| 6 | Phoenix | 13 | 1% | $28,095 |
| 7 | San Francisco | 10 | 1% | $32,702 |
| 8 | Washington | 9 | 1% | $32,282 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 6 | 1% | $23,225 |
| 10 | Portland | 6 | 1% | $29,541 |
| 11 | Sacramento | 6 | 1% | $32,368 |
| 12 | Aurora | 5 | 1% | $28,867 |
| 13 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $33,846 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1% | $25,577 |
| 15 | Memphis | 5 | 1% | $23,189 |
| 16 | New York | 10 | 0% | $30,004 |
| 17 | Chicago | 6 | 0% | $28,595 |
| 18 | San Diego | 6 | 0% | $31,590 |