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Job outlook for shovelers in the United States
Are shoveler jobs in demand?
Yes, shoveler jobs are in demand. Shoveler demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Shoveler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of shoveler jobs and the average shoveler salary over time.
Shoveler jobs over time
Shoveler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,142 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,174 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,236 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,211 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,135 | 0.00% |
Average shoveler salary over time
Shoveler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,034 | $14.44 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $28,480 | $13.69 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $27,274 | $13.11 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $26,096 | $12.55 | +4.1% |
| 2021 | $25,073 | $12.05 | +3.9% |
Shoveler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of shoveler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where shovelers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for shovelers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 71 | 1% |
| 2 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 58 | 1% |
| 3 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 38 | 1% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 37 | 1% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 26 | 1% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 8 | 1% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 6 | 1% |
| 8 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 26 | 0% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 17 | 0% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 8 | 0% |
| 11 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 8 | 0% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 6 | 0% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 6 | 0% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 5 | 0% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 4 | 0% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 4 | 0% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 3 | 0% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 2 | 0% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 2 | 0% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for shovelers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | 2 | 6% | $33,143 |
| 2 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $29,862 |
| 3 | Brooklyn Center | 1 | 3% | $41,069 |
| 4 | Elmhurst | 1 | 2% | $27,949 |
| 5 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $28,114 |
| 6 | Saint Paul | 2 | 1% | $40,952 |
| 7 | Sioux Falls | 2 | 1% | $27,775 |
| 8 | Naperville | 1 | 1% | $27,764 |
| 9 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $38,278 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $30,270 |
| 11 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $27,918 |
| 12 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $30,394 |
| 13 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $29,074 |
| 14 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $34,105 |
| 15 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $40,954 |