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Job outlook for technical machine operators in the United States
Technical machine operator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected technical machine operator job growth rate is 7% from 2018-2028.
About 56,900 new jobs for technical machine operators are projected over the next decade.
Technical machine operator salaries have increased 15% for technical machine operators in the last 5 years.
There are over 433,908 technical machine operators currently employed in the United States.
There are 161,742 active technical machine operator job openings in the US.
The average technical machine operator salary is $33,812.
Are technical machine operator jobs in demand?
Yes, technical machine operator jobs are in demand. Technical machine operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Technical machine operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of technical machine operator jobs and the average technical machine operator salary over time.
Technical machine operator jobs over time
Technical machine operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 433,908 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 435,414 | 0.13% |
| 2019 | 462,260 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 468,443 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 458,815 | 0.14% |
Average technical machine operator salary over time
Technical machine operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,812 | $16.26 | +5.3% |
| 2025 | $32,103 | $15.43 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $31,243 | $15.02 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $30,404 | $14.62 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $29,306 | $14.09 | +4.5% |
Technical machine operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of technical machine operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where technical machine operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for technical machine operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 235 | 38% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 446 | 33% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 1,670 | 28% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,616 | 28% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,490 | 27% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 202 | 27% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 740 | 24% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 447 | 23% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,391 | 21% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 200 | 21% |
| 11 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 158 | 21% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,042 | 20% |
| 13 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,787 | 20% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 215 | 20% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 2,406 | 19% |
| 16 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 2,202 | 19% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,061 | 19% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 169 | 19% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 2,252 | 18% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 242 | 18% |
Most common cities for technical machine operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northampton | 2 | 7% | $38,316 |
| 2 | Glastonbury | 1 | 3% | $37,476 |
| 3 | Binghamton | 1 | 2% | $35,374 |
| 4 | Burleson | 1 | 2% | $30,630 |
| 5 | Baldwin Park | 1 | 1% | $35,732 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $30,991 |
| 7 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $36,476 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $28,602 |
| 9 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $30,626 |
| 10 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $30,688 |