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Job outlook for screeners in the United States
Screener job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected screener job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -19,000 new jobs for screeners are projected over the next decade.
Screener salaries have increased 12% for screeners in the last 5 years.
There are over 18,863 screeners currently employed in the United States.
There are 3,108 active screener job openings in the US.
The average screener salary is $36,366.
Are screener jobs in demand?
No, screener jobs are not in demand. Screener demand is projected to decline -6% from 2018 to 2028.
Screener job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of screener jobs and the average screener salary over time.
Screener jobs over time
Screener job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,863 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 18,289 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 18,242 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 17,664 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 16,579 | 0.01% |
Average screener salary over time
Screener salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,366 | $17.48 | +6.1% |
| 2025 | $34,289 | $16.49 | +0.7% |
| 2024 | $34,059 | $16.37 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $33,312 | $16.02 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $32,573 | $15.66 | +0.9% |
Screener jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of screener job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where screeners earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for screeners
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 108 | 2% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 31 | 2% |
| 3 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 14 | 2% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 12 | 2% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 11 | 2% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 96 | 1% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 64 | 1% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 60 | 1% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 60 | 1% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 57 | 1% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 52 | 1% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 49 | 1% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 47 | 1% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 46 | 1% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 24 | 1% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 22 | 1% |
| 17 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 20 | 1% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 16 | 1% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 12 | 1% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for screeners
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Park | 3 | 9% | $28,808 |
| 2 | Burleson | 3 | 7% | $29,367 |
| 3 | Trenton | 5 | 6% | $40,788 |
| 4 | Cedar Hill | 3 | 6% | $29,336 |
| 5 | Cheyenne | 3 | 5% | $32,011 |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | 5 | 2% | $39,072 |
| 7 | Austin | 7 | 1% | $29,217 |
| 8 | Detroit | 5 | 1% | $37,456 |
| 9 | Atlanta | 4 | 1% | $29,645 |
| 10 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $36,002 |
| 11 | Kansas City | 4 | 1% | $32,028 |
| 12 | Irving | 3 | 1% | $29,374 |
| 13 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $39,631 |
| 14 | Fort Worth | 3 | 0% | $29,405 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 3 | 0% | $37,444 |