The map below shows you the number of train system operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where train system operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to train system operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the train system operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the train system operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to train system operator professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the train system operator job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the train system operator industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

No, train system operator jobs are not in demand. Train system operator demand is projected to decline -7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	346	0.00%
2020	341	0.00%
2019	353	0.00%
2018	353	0.00%
2017	336	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$71,992	$34.61	+2.8%
2024	$70,041	$33.67	+2.1%
2023	$68,604	$32.98	+1.4%
2022	$67,680	$32.54	+0.9%
2021	$67,108	$32.26	+2.2%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	District of Columbia	693,972	218	31%
2	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,425	21%
3	Rhode Island	1,059,639	162	15%
4	Alaska	739,795	106	14%
5	New Jersey	9,005,644	966	11%
6	Hawaii	1,427,538	112	8%
7	Virginia	8,470,020	556	7%
8	Maryland	6,052,177	417	7%
9	Colorado	5,607,154	230	4%
10	Alabama	4,874,747	192	4%
11	New Hampshire	1,342,795	56	4%
12	North Dakota	755,393	29	4%
13	Wyoming	579,315	24	4%
14	Vermont	623,657	22	4%
15	California	39,536,653	989	3%
16	North Carolina	10,273,419	276	3%
17	Arizona	7,016,270	223	3%
18	Iowa	3,145,711	100	3%
19	New Mexico	2,088,070	71	3%
20	Delaware	961,939	33	3%

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