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Job outlook for picker/stockers in the United States
Picker/stocker job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected picker/stocker job growth rate is 1% from 2018-2028.
About 46,900 new jobs for picker/stockers are projected over the next decade.
Picker/stocker salaries have increased 38% for picker/stockers in the last 5 years.
There are over 57,987 picker/stockers currently employed in the United States.
There are 59,299 active picker/stocker job openings in the US.
The average picker/stocker salary is $30,042.
Are picker/stocker jobs in demand?
Yes, picker/stocker jobs are in demand. Picker/stocker demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Picker/stocker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of picker/stocker jobs and the average picker/stocker salary over time.
Picker/stocker jobs over time
Picker/stocker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 57,987 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 49,014 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 249,333 | 0.07% |
| 2018 | 62,015 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 61,713 | 0.02% |
Average picker/stocker salary over time
Picker/stocker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $30,042 | $14.44 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $29,428 | $14.15 | +25.5% |
| 2024 | $23,458 | $11.28 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $22,335 | $10.74 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $21,760 | $10.46 | +2.7% |
Picker/stocker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of picker/stocker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where picker/stockers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for picker/stockers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,784 | 20% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,879 | 15% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 940 | 14% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 883 | 13% |
| 5 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 347 | 12% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 131 | 12% |
| 7 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 673 | 11% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 612 | 11% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 337 | 11% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 571 | 10% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 459 | 10% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 925 | 9% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 68 | 9% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 894 | 8% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 669 | 8% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 539 | 8% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 248 | 8% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 921 | 7% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 500 | 7% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 98 | 7% |
Most common cities for picker/stockers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenwood | 4 | 7% | $25,087 |
| 2 | Edison | 1 | 1% | $28,042 |
| 3 | Olathe | 1 | 1% | $26,810 |
| 4 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $29,072 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $25,694 |
| 6 | Kansas City | 1 | 0% | $26,828 |