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Job outlook for switchers in the United States
Are switcher jobs in demand?
No, switcher jobs are not in demand. Switcher demand is projected to decline 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Switcher job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of switcher jobs and the average switcher salary over time.
Switcher jobs over time
Switcher job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 380 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 361 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 413 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 429 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 476 | 0.00% |
Average switcher salary over time
Switcher salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,145 | $18.82 | +5.4% |
| 2024 | $37,126 | $17.85 | --1.2% |
| 2023 | $37,587 | $18.07 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $35,993 | $17.30 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $35,843 | $17.23 | +2.9% |
Switcher jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of switcher job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where switchers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for switchers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 46 | 1% |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 34 | 0% |
| 3 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 34 | 0% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 24 | 0% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 19 | 0% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 18 | 0% |
| 7 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 12 | 0% |
| 8 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 11 | 0% |
| 9 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 9 | 0% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 7 | 0% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 5 | 0% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 3 | 0% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 2 | 0% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for switchers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asheville | 1 | 1% | $31,550 |
| 2 | Oceanside | 1 | 1% | $32,353 |
| 3 | Wyoming | 1 | 1% | $33,791 |
| 4 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $28,956 |