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Job outlook for receiving operators in the United States
Are receiving operator jobs in demand?
Yes, receiving operator jobs are in demand. Receiving operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Receiving operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of receiving operator jobs and the average receiving operator salary over time.
Receiving operator jobs over time
Receiving operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 724 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 612 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 601 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 577 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 544 | 0.00% |
Average receiving operator salary over time
Receiving operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,484 | $19.46 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $39,018 | $18.76 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $37,455 | $18.01 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $36,248 | $17.43 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $34,987 | $16.82 | +1.2% |
Receiving operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of receiving operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where receiving operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for receiving operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,195 | 17% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 111 | 16% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 910 | 15% |
| 4 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 146 | 14% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 99 | 13% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 876 | 10% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 639 | 6% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 378 | 6% |
| 9 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 90 | 6% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 264 | 5% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 156 | 5% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 150 | 5% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 570 | 4% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 563 | 4% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 409 | 4% |
| 16 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 280 | 4% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 220 | 4% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 179 | 4% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 56 | 4% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 25 | 4% |
Most common cities for receiving operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plainfield | 1 | 3% | $43,064 |
| 2 | Largo | 2 | 2% | $36,314 |
| 3 | Elkhart | 1 | 2% | $43,954 |
| 4 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $41,390 |
| 5 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $40,095 |
| 6 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $43,680 |