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Job outlook for repair operators in the United States
Are repair operator jobs in demand?
Yes, repair operator jobs are in demand. Repair operator demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Repair operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of repair operator jobs and the average repair operator salary over time.
Repair operator jobs over time
Repair operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,438 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,425 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,568 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,529 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,581 | 0.00% |
Average repair operator salary over time
Repair operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,698 | $21.97 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $43,911 | $21.11 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $42,703 | $20.53 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | $42,314 | $20.34 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $41,968 | $20.18 | +1.5% |
Repair operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of repair operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where repair operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for repair operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 141 | 20% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,328 | 19% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 172 | 16% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 104 | 14% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,039 | 12% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 131 | 9% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 37 | 4% |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 103 | 3% |
| 9 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 94 | 3% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 220 | 2% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 195 | 2% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 128 | 2% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 123 | 2% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 107 | 2% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 98 | 2% |
| 16 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 72 | 2% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 72 | 2% |
| 18 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 70 | 2% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 33 | 2% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 23 | 2% |
Most common cities for repair operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twentynine Palms | 1 | 4% | $47,132 |
| 2 | Littleton | 1 | 2% | $38,692 |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | 1 | 1% | $31,226 |
| 4 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $31,077 |
| 5 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $34,725 |
| 6 | Roseville | 1 | 1% | $48,720 |
| 7 | Tallahassee | 1 | 1% | $33,661 |
| 8 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $36,444 |
| 9 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $34,622 |
| 10 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $35,260 |