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Job outlook for preparators in the United States
Are preparator jobs in demand?
Yes, preparator jobs are in demand. Preparator demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Preparator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of preparator jobs and the average preparator salary over time.
Preparator jobs over time
Preparator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 846 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 857 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 933 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 880 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 899 | 0.00% |
Average preparator salary over time
Preparator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,473 | $22.82 | +5.1% |
| 2024 | $45,161 | $21.71 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $43,212 | $20.78 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $41,391 | $19.90 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $39,042 | $18.77 | +6.2% |
Preparator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of preparator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where preparators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for preparators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | 739,795 | 5 | 1% |
| 2 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 22 | 0% |
| 3 | California | 39,536,653 | 17 | 0% |
| 4 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 14 | 0% |
| 5 | New York | 19,849,399 | 8 | 0% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 8 | 0% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 8 | 0% |
| 8 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 4 | 0% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 4 | 0% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 3 | 0% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for preparators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manhattan | 2 | 4% | $28,232 |
| 2 | Fairfax | 1 | 4% | $53,817 |
| 3 | Herndon | 1 | 4% | $54,038 |
| 4 | Menlo Park | 1 | 3% | $52,881 |
| 5 | Oakton | 1 | 3% | $53,959 |
| 6 | Reston | 1 | 2% | $54,058 |
| 7 | Arlington | 2 | 1% | $54,389 |
| 8 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $34,565 |
| 9 | Frederick | 1 | 1% | $51,519 |
| 10 | Gaithersburg | 1 | 1% | $51,207 |
| 11 | Rockville | 1 | 1% | $51,229 |
| 12 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $65,790 |
| 13 | Riverside | 1 | 0% | $50,639 |