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Job outlook for tool specialists in the United States
Are tool specialist jobs in demand?
Yes, tool specialist jobs are in demand. Tool specialist demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Tool specialist job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tool specialist jobs and the average tool specialist salary over time.
Tool specialist jobs over time
Tool specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,482 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,387 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,761 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,836 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,868 | 0.00% |
Average tool specialist salary over time
Tool specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,797 | $40.77 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | $83,496 | $40.14 | +2.2% |
| 2024 | $81,684 | $39.27 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $81,266 | $39.07 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $79,067 | $38.01 | +1.5% |
Tool specialist jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of tool specialist job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where tool specialists earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for tool specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 66 | 10% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 269 | 9% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 103 | 8% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 139 | 7% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 72 | 7% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 49 | 7% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 45 | 7% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 41 | 7% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 422 | 6% |
| 10 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 169 | 6% |
| 11 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 80 | 6% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 60 | 6% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 54 | 6% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 49 | 6% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 596 | 5% |
| 16 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 534 | 5% |
| 17 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 340 | 5% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 328 | 5% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 288 | 5% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 170 | 5% |
Most common cities for tool specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milford | 1 | 4% | $93,061 |
| 2 | Jackson | 1 | 3% | $80,228 |
| 3 | Columbus | 1 | 2% | $101,553 |
| 4 | Fremont | 2 | 1% | $113,136 |
| 5 | Hawthorne | 1 | 1% | $103,058 |
| 6 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $90,752 |
| 7 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $92,839 |
| 8 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $83,170 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $76,008 |
| 10 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $74,802 |
| 11 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $80,527 |
| 12 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $88,729 |
| 13 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $101,678 |
| 14 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $71,682 |