The map below shows you the number of rescue worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where rescue workers 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 rescue worker professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the rescue worker job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the rescue worker industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

Yes, rescue worker jobs are in demand. Rescue worker demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	88	0.00%
2020	87	0.00%
2019	110	0.00%
2018	111	0.00%
2017	112	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$25,681	$12.35	+6.8%
2024	$24,038	$11.56	+4.5%
2023	$23,002	$11.06	+5.3%
2022	$21,852	$10.51	+4.9%
2021	$20,826	$10.01	+4.1%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	South Dakota	869,666	163	19%
2	New Hampshire	1,342,795	235	18%
3	Nebraska	1,920,076	304	16%
4	District of Columbia	693,972	96	14%
5	Washington	7,405,743	970	13%
6	Missouri	6,113,532	782	13%
7	Oregon	4,142,776	541	13%
8	Utah	3,101,833	408	13%
9	Georgia	10,429,379	1,205	12%
10	Virginia	8,470,020	1,051	12%
11	Tennessee	6,715,984	835	12%
12	South Carolina	5,024,369	596	12%
13	West Virginia	1,815,857	226	12%
14	North Carolina	10,273,419	1,162	11%
15	Colorado	5,607,154	636	11%
16	Connecticut	3,588,184	378	11%
17	New Mexico	2,088,070	239	11%
18	Delaware	961,939	105	11%
19	Florida	20,984,400	2,005	10%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	179	10%

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