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Job outlook for oyster shuckers in the United States
Are oyster shucker jobs in demand?
Yes, oyster shucker jobs are in demand. Oyster shucker demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Oyster shucker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of oyster shucker jobs and the average oyster shucker salary over time.
Oyster shucker jobs over time
Oyster shucker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,522 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,822 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,941 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,987 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,927 | 0.00% |
Average oyster shucker salary over time
Oyster shucker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,265 | $12.63 | +7.4% |
| 2024 | $24,447 | $11.75 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $23,446 | $11.27 | +6.7% |
| 2022 | $21,967 | $10.56 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $21,306 | $10.24 | +2.6% |
Oyster shucker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of oyster shucker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where oyster shuckers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for oyster shuckers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 40 | 1% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 4 | 1% |
| 3 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 31 | 0% |
| 4 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 28 | 0% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 14 | 0% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 8 | 0% |
| 7 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 8 | 0% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 7 | 0% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 4 | 0% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3 | 0% |
| 11 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 3 | 0% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 3 | 0% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 2 | 0% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 2 | 0% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1 | 0% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 1 | 0% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for oyster shuckers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pensacola | 2 | 4% | $26,447 |
| 2 | Chattanooga | 1 | 1% | $25,166 |
| 3 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $33,177 |
| 4 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $26,328 |
| 5 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $19,365 |
| 6 | Richmond | 1 | 0% | $23,491 |
| 7 | San Antonio | 1 | 0% | $26,382 |