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Job outlook for seasonal helpers in the United States
Seasonal helper job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected seasonal helper job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 358,300 new jobs for seasonal helpers are projected over the next decade.
Seasonal helper salaries have increased 20% for seasonal helpers in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,047 seasonal helpers currently employed in the United States.
There are 20,727 active seasonal helper job openings in the US.
The average seasonal helper salary is $29,538.
Are seasonal helper jobs in demand?
Yes, seasonal helper jobs are in demand. Seasonal helper demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Seasonal helper job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of seasonal helper jobs and the average seasonal helper salary over time.
Seasonal helper jobs over time
Seasonal helper job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,047 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 21,634 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 22,775 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 22,313 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 20,910 | 0.01% |
Average seasonal helper salary over time
Seasonal helper salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,538 | $14.20 | +5.5% |
| 2025 | $28,010 | $13.47 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $26,823 | $12.90 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $25,665 | $12.34 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $24,659 | $11.86 | +3.9% |
Seasonal helper jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of seasonal helper job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where seasonal helpers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for seasonal helpers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 89 | 7% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 86 | 6% |
| 3 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 554 | 5% |
| 4 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 339 | 5% |
| 5 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 241 | 5% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 155 | 5% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 408 | 4% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 351 | 4% |
| 9 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 245 | 4% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 244 | 4% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 219 | 4% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 203 | 4% |
| 13 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 196 | 4% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 130 | 4% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 127 | 4% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 115 | 4% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 41 | 4% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 31 | 4% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 27 | 4% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 24 | 4% |
Most common cities for seasonal helpers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrollton | 1 | 4% | $25,984 |
| 2 | Kennesaw | 1 | 3% | $26,035 |
| 3 | Opelika | 1 | 3% | $24,653 |
| 4 | Marietta | 1 | 2% | $26,027 |
| 5 | Monroe | 1 | 2% | $22,319 |
| 6 | Pensacola | 1 | 2% | $24,167 |
| 7 | Davenport | 1 | 1% | $26,003 |
| 8 | Fort Smith | 1 | 1% | $26,032 |
| 9 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $24,629 |
| 10 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $23,912 |