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

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

Yes, retort operator jobs are in demand. Retort operator demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	1,652	0.00%
2020	1,628	0.00%
2019	1,738	0.00%
2018	1,691	0.00%
2017	1,646	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$36,573	$17.58	+4.3%
2025	$35,071	$16.86	+1.3%
2024	$34,629	$16.65	+4.5%
2023	$33,128	$15.93	+1.8%
2022	$32,550	$15.65	--0.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	District of Columbia	693,972	128	18%
2	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,196	17%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	150	14%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	862	10%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	110	8%
7	Ohio	11,658,609	24	0%
8	New York	19,849,399	8	0%
9	Iowa	3,145,711	7	0%
10	Illinois	12,802,023	6	0%
11	Texas	28,304,596	6	0%
12	Idaho	1,716,943	3	0%
13	Michigan	9,962,311	3	0%
14	New Mexico	2,088,070	3	0%
15	Nevada	2,998,039	2	0%
16	Arkansas	3,004,279	2	0%
17	Arizona	7,016,270	2	0%
18	Washington	7,405,743	0	0%
19	Kansas	2,913,123	0	0%
20	New Hampshire	1,342,795	0	0%

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