The map below shows you the number of pulp mill operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where pulp mill operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to pulp mill operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the pulp mill operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the pulp mill operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to pulp mill operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the pulp mill operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the pulp mill operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, pulp mill operator jobs are in demand. Pulp mill operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	41	0.00%
2020	39	0.00%
2019	45	0.00%
2018	47	0.00%
2017	52	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$44,149	$21.23	+5.4%
2024	$41,872	$20.13	--1.2%
2023	$42,392	$20.38	+4.4%
2022	$40,594	$19.52	+0.4%
2021	$40,425	$19.44	+2.9%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,223	18%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	118	17%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	139	13%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	789	9%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	92	6%
7	Iowa	3,145,711	80	3%
8	Indiana	6,666,818	153	2%
9	Minnesota	5,576,606	128	2%
10	Wisconsin	5,795,483	124	2%
11	Utah	3,101,833	71	2%
12	Nebraska	1,920,076	41	2%
13	Maine	1,335,907	30	2%
14	Ohio	11,658,609	157	1%
15	Missouri	6,113,532	79	1%
16	Oregon	4,142,776	47	1%
17	Connecticut	3,588,184	26	1%
18	New Hampshire	1,342,795	18	1%
19	Mississippi	2,984,100	16	1%
20	Nevada	2,998,039	15	1%

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