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Job outlook for production sorters in the United States
Are production sorter jobs in demand?
No, production sorter jobs are not in demand. Production sorter demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Production sorter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of production sorter jobs and the average production sorter salary over time.
Production sorter jobs over time
Production sorter job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 464 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 462 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 486 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 469 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 452 | 0.00% |
Average production sorter salary over time
Production sorter salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,152 | $14.02 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $28,201 | $13.56 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $27,560 | $13.25 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $26,904 | $12.93 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $26,501 | $12.74 | +2.2% |
Production sorter jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of production sorter job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where production sorters earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for production sorters
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 438 | 14% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 766 | 13% |
| 3 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,085 | 12% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 701 | 11% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 619 | 11% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 81 | 11% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 69 | 11% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 430 | 10% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 134 | 10% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,074 | 9% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 286 | 9% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 273 | 9% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 164 | 9% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 123 | 9% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,062 | 8% |
| 16 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,000 | 8% |
| 17 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 420 | 7% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 297 | 7% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 119 | 7% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 66 | 7% |
Most common cities for production sorters
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasadena | 4 | 16% | $32,835 |
| 2 | Crofton | 4 | 15% | $32,762 |
| 3 | Owings Mills | 2 | 7% | $32,958 |
| 4 | Ellicott City | 3 | 5% | $32,882 |
| 5 | Annapolis | 2 | 5% | $32,775 |
| 6 | Glen Burnie | 2 | 3% | $32,855 |
| 7 | Catonsville | 1 | 2% | $32,895 |
| 8 | Scranton | 1 | 1% | $30,278 |
| 9 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $32,929 |
| 10 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $24,555 |
| 11 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $25,136 |