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Job outlook for plant technical specialists in the United States
Are plant technical specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, plant technical specialist jobs are in demand. Plant technical specialist demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Plant technical specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of plant technical specialist jobs and the average plant technical specialist salary over time.
Plant technical specialist jobs over time
Plant technical specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,990 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,923 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,058 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,061 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,057 | 0.00% |
Average plant technical specialist salary over time
Plant technical specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,228 | $25.11 | +4.2% |
| 2024 | $50,105 | $24.09 | +5.0% |
| 2023 | $47,735 | $22.95 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | $45,545 | $21.90 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $43,323 | $20.83 | +5.2% |
Plant technical specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of plant technical specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where plant technical specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for plant technical specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 180 | 24% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 224 | 23% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 196 | 23% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,210 | 22% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 418 | 22% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 672 | 21% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,104 | 20% |
| 8 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 140 | 20% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 143 | 19% |
| 10 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,856 | 18% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 532 | 18% |
| 12 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,184 | 17% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,767 | 17% |
| 14 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,118 | 17% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 976 | 17% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,080 | 16% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 336 | 16% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 535 | 15% |
| 19 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 459 | 15% |
| 20 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,647 | 14% |
Most common cities for plant technical specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Rapids | 2 | 2% | $45,295 |
| 2 | Sioux City | 2 | 2% | $45,045 |
| 3 | Ames | 1 | 2% | $45,073 |
| 4 | Concord | 1 | 2% | $59,324 |
| 5 | Council Bluffs | 1 | 2% | $44,126 |
| 6 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $44,778 |
| 7 | Sugar Land | 1 | 1% | $42,857 |
| 8 | West Valley City | 1 | 1% | $45,582 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $61,232 |
| 10 | Portland | 1 | 0% | $58,261 |
| 11 | Seattle | 1 | 0% | $57,733 |