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Job outlook for receiving associates in the United States
Receiving associate job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected receiving associate job growth rate is -3% from 2018-2028.
About -38,100 new jobs for receiving associates are projected over the next decade.
Receiving associate salaries have increased 13% for receiving associates in the last 5 years.
There are over 454,229 receiving associates currently employed in the United States.
There are 190,070 active receiving associate job openings in the US.
The average receiving associate salary is $31,642.
Are receiving associate jobs in demand?
Yes, receiving associate jobs are in demand. Receiving associate demand is projected to grow -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Receiving associate job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of receiving associate jobs and the average receiving associate salary over time.
Receiving associate jobs over time
Receiving associate job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 454,229 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 412,957 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 409,437 | 0.12% |
| 2018 | 372,896 | 0.11% |
| 2017 | 382,020 | 0.12% |
Average receiving associate salary over time
Receiving associate salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,642 | $15.21 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $30,682 | $14.75 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $29,641 | $14.25 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $28,546 | $13.72 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $27,980 | $13.45 | +2.4% |
Receiving associate jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of receiving associate job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where receiving associates earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for receiving associates
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,540 | 23% |
| 2 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,878 | 21% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,573 | 20% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,375 | 20% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,215 | 20% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,937 | 17% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 753 | 17% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 230 | 17% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 182 | 17% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,079 | 16% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 949 | 16% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 883 | 16% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 150 | 16% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,036 | 15% |
| 15 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 474 | 15% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 447 | 15% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 114 | 15% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,730 | 14% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,374 | 14% |
| 20 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,164 | 14% |
Most common cities for receiving associates
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Portland | 3 | 12% | $30,902 |
| 2 | Tucker | 3 | 11% | $26,713 |
| 3 | Sarasota | 3 | 5% | $24,698 |
| 4 | Fort Myers | 3 | 4% | $24,601 |
| 5 | Hollywood | 4 | 3% | $24,453 |
| 6 | San Leandro | 3 | 3% | $34,047 |
| 7 | Miami | 9 | 2% | $24,440 |
| 8 | Orlando | 6 | 2% | $24,722 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 4 | 2% | $27,230 |
| 10 | Tampa | 5 | 1% | $24,735 |
| 11 | Cleveland | 4 | 1% | $31,169 |
| 12 | Fontana | 3 | 1% | $33,130 |
| 13 | Hialeah | 3 | 1% | $24,449 |
| 14 | Sacramento | 3 | 1% | $33,811 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 6 | 0% | $32,095 |
| 16 | San Diego | 5 | 0% | $32,957 |
| 17 | Indianapolis | 4 | 0% | $27,025 |
| 18 | Jacksonville | 4 | 0% | $25,057 |
| 19 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $30,993 |