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

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

Yes, salvage worker jobs are in demand. Salvage worker demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	242	0.00%
2020	249	0.00%
2019	262	0.00%
2018	257	0.00%
2017	241	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$25,459	$12.24	+5.5%
2024	$24,142	$11.61	+4.4%
2023	$23,119	$11.12	+4.5%
2022	$22,121	$10.64	+4.1%
2021	$21,254	$10.22	+3.9%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	South Dakota	869,666	162	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	936	13%
6	Missouri	6,113,532	782	13%
7	Oregon	4,142,776	540	13%
8	Utah	3,101,833	394	13%
9	Georgia	10,429,379	1,206	12%
10	Virginia	8,470,020	993	12%
11	Tennessee	6,715,984	828	12%
12	South Carolina	5,024,369	595	12%
13	North Carolina	10,273,419	1,160	11%
14	Colorado	5,607,154	633	11%
15	Connecticut	3,588,184	378	11%
16	New Mexico	2,088,070	239	11%
17	Delaware	961,939	106	11%
18	Florida	20,984,400	2,005	10%
19	Alabama	4,874,747	484	10%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	177	10%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Fort Pierce	2	4%	$24,060
2	Lake Worth	1	3%	$24,088

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