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Job outlook for pool technicians in the United States
Pool technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected pool technician job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 17,700 new jobs for pool technicians are projected over the next decade.
Pool technician salaries have increased 10% for pool technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 25,843 pool technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 26,918 active pool technician job openings in the US.
The average pool technician salary is $36,145.
Are pool technician jobs in demand?
Yes, pool technician jobs are in demand. Pool technician demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.
Pool technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of pool technician jobs and the average pool technician salary over time.
Pool technician jobs over time
Pool technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,843 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 23,807 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 25,413 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 24,737 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 24,240 | 0.01% |
Average pool technician salary over time
Pool technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,145 | $17.38 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | $33,890 | $16.29 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | $33,456 | $16.08 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $33,014 | $15.87 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $32,742 | $15.74 | +2.0% |
Pool technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of pool technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pool technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for pool technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 160 | 12% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 86 | 12% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 63 | 10% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 549 | 8% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 77 | 8% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 403 | 7% |
| 7 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 403 | 7% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 380 | 7% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 220 | 7% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 216 | 7% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 94 | 7% |
| 12 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 653 | 6% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 518 | 6% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 484 | 6% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 353 | 6% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 346 | 6% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 307 | 6% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 233 | 6% |
| 19 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 103 | 6% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 59 | 6% |
Most common cities for pool technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowie | 2 | 3% | $37,279 |
| 2 | Fort Myers | 2 | 3% | $31,653 |
| 3 | West Palm Beach | 2 | 2% | $31,662 |
| 4 | Bonita Springs | 1 | 2% | $31,619 |
| 5 | Burnsville | 1 | 2% | $39,191 |
| 6 | Saint Petersburg | 3 | 1% | $31,786 |
| 7 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $31,846 |
| 8 | Brandon | 1 | 1% | $31,797 |
| 9 | Cape Coral | 1 | 1% | $31,659 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 4 | 0% | $38,076 |
| 11 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $39,225 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $39,004 |
| 13 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $33,824 |