The map below shows you the number of skidder operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where skidder operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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

Yes, skidder operator jobs are in demand. Skidder operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	712	0.00%
2020	602	0.00%
2019	591	0.00%
2018	567	0.00%
2017	535	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$39,342	$18.91	+3.8%
2024	$37,918	$18.23	+4.2%
2023	$36,399	$17.50	+3.3%
2022	$35,226	$16.94	+3.6%
2021	$34,000	$16.35	+1.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	District of Columbia	693,972	131	19%
2	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,214	18%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	153	14%
4	Alaska	739,795	95	13%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	886	10%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	95	7%
7	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	473	4%
8	Georgia	10,429,379	450	4%
9	Tennessee	6,715,984	276	4%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	272	4%
11	Vermont	623,657	24	4%
12	Illinois	12,802,023	376	3%
13	Ohio	11,658,609	314	3%
14	Wisconsin	5,795,483	180	3%
15	Minnesota	5,576,606	163	3%
16	Missouri	6,113,532	155	3%
17	Iowa	3,145,711	105	3%
18	Utah	3,101,833	88	3%
19	Nebraska	1,920,076	56	3%
20	North Dakota	755,393	21	3%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Mequon	1	4%	$40,641
2	Menomonee Falls	1	3%	$40,592
3	Macon	1	1%	$37,067

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