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Job outlook for pack machine operators in the United States
Pack machine operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pack machine operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 56,900 new jobs for pack machine operators are projected over the next decade.
Pack machine operator salaries have increased 15% for pack machine operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 300,555 pack machine operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 68,876 active pack machine operator job openings in the US.
The average pack machine operator salary is $35,157.
Are pack machine operator jobs in demand?
Yes, pack machine operator jobs are in demand. Pack machine operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Pack machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pack machine operator jobs and the average pack machine operator salary over time.
Pack machine operator jobs over time
Pack machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 300,555 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 310,837 | 0.09% |
| 2019 | 327,288 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 331,302 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 329,274 | 0.10% |
Average pack machine operator salary over time
Pack machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,157 | $16.90 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | $33,380 | $16.05 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $32,486 | $15.62 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $31,614 | $15.20 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $30,472 | $14.65 | +4.5% |
Pack machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pack machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pack machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pack machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 132 | 19% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,256 | 18% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 204 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 160 | 15% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 687 | 12% |
| 7 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 601 | 11% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 937 | 10% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,018 | 9% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 615 | 9% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 288 | 9% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 153 | 8% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 730 | 7% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 472 | 7% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 226 | 7% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 100 | 7% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 798 | 6% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 737 | 6% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 81 | 6% |
Most common cities for pack machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caledonia | 2 | 8% | $37,543 |
| 2 | Franklin | 2 | 6% | $37,578 |
| 3 | Massillon | 2 | 6% | $35,976 |
| 4 | Oak Creek | 2 | 6% | $37,587 |
| 5 | Schaumburg | 3 | 4% | $36,753 |
| 6 | Kent | 3 | 2% | $38,618 |
| 7 | Columbus | 6 | 1% | $35,195 |
| 8 | Milwaukee | 3 | 1% | $37,686 |