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Job outlook for special equipment operators in the United States
Are special equipment operator jobs in demand?
Yes, special equipment operator jobs are in demand. Special equipment operator demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Special equipment operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of special equipment operator jobs and the average special equipment operator salary over time.
Special equipment operator jobs over time
Special equipment operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,015 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 849 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 781 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 695 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 727 | 0.00% |
Average special equipment operator salary over time
Special equipment operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $44,694 | $21.49 | +0.5% |
| 2024 | $44,480 | $21.38 | --1.5% |
| 2023 | $45,138 | $21.70 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $44,448 | $21.37 | +3.9% |
| 2021 | $42,791 | $20.57 | +2.2% |
Special equipment operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of special equipment operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where special equipment operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for special equipment operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 186 | 27% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,533 | 22% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 160 | 22% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 207 | 20% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 197 | 19% |
| 6 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 604 | 14% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 270 | 14% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 82 | 13% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,068 | 12% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 65 | 11% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 318 | 10% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 164 | 10% |
| 13 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 147 | 10% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 131 | 10% |
| 15 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 572 | 9% |
| 16 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 276 | 9% |
| 17 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 68 | 9% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 902 | 8% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 352 | 8% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 104 | 8% |
Most common cities for special equipment operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Point | 1 | 3% | $37,065 |
| 2 | Plainfield | 1 | 3% | $45,042 |
| 3 | Owensboro | 1 | 2% | $41,810 |
| 4 | Goodyear | 1 | 1% | $49,140 |