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Job outlook for sorting machine operators in the United States
Sorting machine operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected sorting machine operator job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -29,300 new jobs for sorting machine operators are projected over the next decade.
Sorting machine operator salaries have increased -5% for sorting machine operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 7,192 sorting machine operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 57,599 active sorting machine operator job openings in the US.
The average sorting machine operator salary is $30,183.
Are sorting machine operator jobs in demand?
No, sorting machine operator jobs are not in demand. Sorting machine operator demand is projected to decline -6% from 2018 to 2028.
Sorting machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of sorting machine operator jobs and the average sorting machine operator salary over time.
Sorting machine operator jobs over time
Sorting machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,192 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,760 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 6,567 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 6,660 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,181 | 0.00% |
Average sorting machine operator salary over time
Sorting machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,183 | $14.51 | --11.6% |
| 2024 | $34,159 | $16.42 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $33,381 | $16.05 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $32,523 | $15.64 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $31,933 | $15.35 | --0.9% |
Sorting machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of sorting machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where sorting machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for sorting machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,221 | 18% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 119 | 17% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 153 | 14% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 155 | 12% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 891 | 10% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 452 | 8% |
| 8 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 104 | 7% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 344 | 6% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 569 | 5% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 322 | 5% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 144 | 5% |
| 13 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 482 | 4% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 481 | 4% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 447 | 4% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 425 | 4% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 286 | 4% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 156 | 4% |
| 19 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 103 | 4% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 36 | 4% |
Most common cities for sorting machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gallatin | 3 | 8% | $24,410 |
| 2 | Addison | 2 | 5% | $24,877 |
| 3 | Wilkes-Barre | 2 | 5% | $28,922 |
| 4 | Belvidere | 1 | 4% | $24,960 |
| 5 | Elgin | 1 | 1% | $24,903 |
| 6 | New Braunfels | 1 | 1% | $21,810 |
| 7 | Minneapolis | 1 | 0% | $28,816 |