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Job outlook for satellite installers in the United States
Satellite installer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected satellite installer job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 20,500 new jobs for satellite installers are projected over the next decade.
Satellite installer salaries have increased 11% for satellite installers in the last 5 years.
There are over 10,993 satellite installers currently employed in the United States.
There are 19,231 active satellite installer job openings in the US.
The average satellite installer salary is $38,080.
Are satellite installer jobs in demand?
Yes, satellite installer jobs are in demand. Satellite installer demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Satellite installer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of satellite installer jobs and the average satellite installer salary over time.
Satellite installer jobs over time
Satellite installer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,993 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 13,147 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,060 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 13,305 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 13,172 | 0.00% |
Average satellite installer salary over time
Satellite installer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $38,080 | $18.31 | +4.9% |
| 2025 | $36,289 | $17.45 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $35,049 | $16.85 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $34,158 | $16.42 | --0.6% |
| 2022 | $34,360 | $16.52 | --1.0% |
Satellite installer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of satellite installer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where satellite installers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for satellite installers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 52 | 7% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 257 | 5% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 55 | 5% |
| 4 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 128 | 4% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 114 | 4% |
| 6 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 235 | 3% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 177 | 3% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 167 | 3% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 156 | 3% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 150 | 3% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 121 | 3% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 88 | 3% |
| 13 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 82 | 3% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 54 | 3% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 53 | 3% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 39 | 3% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 35 | 3% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 18 | 3% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 598 | 2% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 137 | 2% |
Most common cities for satellite installers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalton | 4 | 12% | $31,606 |
| 2 | Barnstable Town | 4 | 9% | $38,522 |
| 3 | White Plains | 4 | 7% | $38,757 |
| 4 | Asheville | 4 | 4% | $32,811 |
| 5 | Durham | 4 | 2% | $33,135 |
| 6 | Greensboro | 4 | 1% | $33,035 |
| 7 | New York | 6 | 0% | $38,740 |