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Job outlook for terminal operators in the United States
Are terminal operator jobs in demand?
Yes, terminal operator jobs are in demand. Terminal operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.
Terminal operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of terminal operator jobs and the average terminal operator salary over time.
Terminal operator jobs over time
Terminal operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,842 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,402 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,358 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,264 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,137 | 0.00% |
Average terminal operator salary over time
Terminal operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,948 | $19.21 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $38,502 | $18.51 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | $36,960 | $17.77 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $35,769 | $17.20 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $34,524 | $16.60 | +1.2% |
Terminal operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of terminal operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where terminal operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for terminal operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 130 | 19% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,224 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 155 | 15% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 96 | 13% |
| 5 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 895 | 10% |
| 6 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 95 | 7% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 507 | 5% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 310 | 5% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 307 | 5% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 521 | 4% |
| 11 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 164 | 4% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 137 | 4% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 103 | 4% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 51 | 4% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 27 | 4% |
| 16 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 358 | 3% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 199 | 3% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 187 | 3% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 104 | 3% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 67 | 3% |
Most common cities for terminal operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Savannah | 3 | 2% | $32,487 |
| 2 | Sioux City | 2 | 2% | $39,703 |
| 3 | Attleboro | 1 | 2% | $43,688 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $33,435 |
| 5 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $41,939 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $41,144 |
| 7 | Long Beach | 2 | 0% | $40,818 |
| 8 | Miami | 2 | 0% | $35,898 |
| 9 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $42,463 |
| 10 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $39,416 |