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Job outlook for public works technicians in the United States
Are public works technician jobs in demand?
Yes, public works technician jobs are in demand. Public works technician demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Public works technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of public works technician jobs and the average public works technician salary over time.
Public works technician jobs over time
Public works technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,677 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,565 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,681 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,616 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,553 | 0.00% |
Average public works technician salary over time
Public works technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,372 | $20.85 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $41,492 | $19.95 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $40,664 | $19.55 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $39,995 | $19.23 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $39,220 | $18.86 | +0.8% |
Public works technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of public works technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where public works technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for public works technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 192 | 28% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 696 | 22% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 132 | 21% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 265 | 20% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,079 | 19% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 143 | 19% |
| 7 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,852 | 18% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,251 | 18% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,199 | 18% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,030 | 18% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 237 | 18% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 174 | 18% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,789 | 17% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,002 | 17% |
| 15 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 861 | 17% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 512 | 17% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,327 | 16% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,041 | 16% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 309 | 16% |
| 20 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,893 | 15% |
Most common cities for public works technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvey | 1 | 4% | $45,650 |
| 2 | Chelmsford | 1 | 3% | $40,851 |
| 3 | Arlington | 1 | 2% | $41,338 |
| 4 | Broomfield | 1 | 2% | $36,342 |
| 5 | Leominster | 1 | 2% | $41,389 |
| 6 | Carmel | 1 | 1% | $30,890 |
| 7 | Gary | 1 | 1% | $30,929 |
| 8 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $51,579 |
| 9 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $41,523 |
| 10 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $36,532 |
| 11 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $45,768 |
| 12 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $39,720 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $30,810 |
| 14 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $49,388 |
| 15 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $37,188 |