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Job outlook for smt operators in the United States
Are smt operator jobs in demand?
Yes, smt operator jobs are in demand. Smt operator demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Smt operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of smt operator jobs and the average smt operator salary over time.
Smt operator jobs over time
Smt operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,921 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,826 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,088 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,168 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,406 | 0.00% |
Average smt operator salary over time
Smt operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,647 | $16.18 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $31,912 | $15.34 | --1.2% |
| 2023 | $32,308 | $15.53 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $30,937 | $14.87 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $30,809 | $14.81 | +2.9% |
Smt operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of smt operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where smt operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for smt operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 127 | 18% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,196 | 17% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 150 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 95 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 863 | 10% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 110 | 8% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 149 | 3% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 146 | 3% |
| 9 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 92 | 3% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 256 | 2% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 147 | 2% |
| 12 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 66 | 2% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 38 | 2% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 30 | 2% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 26 | 2% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 110 | 1% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 100 | 1% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 78 | 1% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 27 | 1% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 26 | 1% |
Most common cities for smt operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coon Rapids | 3 | 5% | $38,553 |
| 2 | Milpitas | 2 | 3% | $39,533 |
| 3 | Tempe | 4 | 2% | $34,242 |
| 4 | Beaverton | 2 | 2% | $36,216 |
| 5 | Hillsboro | 2 | 2% | $36,244 |
| 6 | Manchester | 2 | 2% | $37,737 |
| 7 | Melbourne | 2 | 2% | $30,397 |
| 8 | Richardson | 2 | 2% | $34,122 |
| 9 | San Marcos | 2 | 2% | $38,538 |
| 10 | Attleboro | 1 | 2% | $35,151 |
| 11 | Fremont | 2 | 1% | $39,529 |
| 12 | Henderson | 2 | 1% | $37,131 |
| 13 | Houston | 3 | 0% | $33,788 |
| 14 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $38,419 |
| 15 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $34,271 |
| 16 | San Jose | 2 | 0% | $39,527 |
| 17 | Anaheim | 1 | 0% | $38,781 |