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Job outlook for operators trainee in the United States
Are operator trainee jobs in demand?
Yes, operator trainee jobs are in demand. Operator trainee demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Operator trainee job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of operator trainee jobs and the average operator trainee salary over time.
Operator trainee jobs over time
Operator trainee job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 996 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,031 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,085 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,098 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,092 | 0.00% |
Average operator trainee salary over time
Operator trainee salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,978 | $17.78 | +5.3% |
| 2024 | $35,108 | $16.88 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $34,168 | $16.43 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $33,251 | $15.99 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $32,050 | $15.41 | +4.5% |
Operator trainee jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of operator trainee job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where operators trainee earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for operators trainee
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,606 | 23% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 160 | 23% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 231 | 22% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 139 | 19% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 120 | 16% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,218 | 14% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 450 | 14% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 193 | 14% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 124 | 14% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 770 | 13% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 719 | 13% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 821 | 12% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 227 | 12% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,286 | 11% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 155 | 11% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,291 | 10% |
| 17 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,032 | 10% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 485 | 10% |
| 19 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 466 | 10% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 349 | 10% |
Most common cities for operators trainee
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Iberia | 3 | 10% | $33,232 |
| 2 | Newark | 2 | 6% | $36,687 |
| 3 | Savannah | 5 | 3% | $36,718 |
| 4 | Santa Clara | 4 | 3% | $39,838 |
| 5 | Fairfield | 2 | 2% | $39,736 |
| 6 | Lafayette | 2 | 2% | $33,218 |
| 7 | Azusa | 1 | 2% | $39,735 |
| 8 | Fort Collins | 2 | 1% | $39,064 |
| 9 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $35,463 |
| 10 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $39,440 |
| 11 | Jacksonville | 3 | 0% | $35,305 |
| 12 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $39,799 |
| 13 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $39,824 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $36,754 |