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Job outlook for trainees in the United States
Trainee job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected trainee job growth rate is 5% from 2018-2028.
About 18,200 new jobs for trainees are projected over the next decade.
Trainee salaries have increased 9% for trainees in the last 5 years.
There are over 37,349 trainees currently employed in the United States.
There are 51,490 active trainee job openings in the US.
The average trainee salary is $39,185.
Are trainee jobs in demand?
Yes, trainee jobs are in demand. Trainee demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Trainee job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of trainee jobs and the average trainee salary over time.
Trainee jobs over time
Trainee job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,349 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 37,847 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 99,854 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 22,543 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 23,084 | 0.01% |
Average trainee salary over time
Trainee salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,185 | $18.84 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $37,894 | $18.22 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $37,036 | $17.81 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $36,607 | $17.60 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | $35,976 | $17.30 | +2.4% |
Trainee jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of trainee job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where trainees earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for trainees
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 127 | 17% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 212 | 16% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 969 | 15% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 275 | 15% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 954 | 14% |
| 6 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 498 | 14% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 443 | 14% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 147 | 14% |
| 9 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 622 | 13% |
| 10 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 384 | 13% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 255 | 13% |
| 12 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 177 | 13% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 142 | 13% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 116 | 13% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,482 | 12% |
| 16 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,355 | 12% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 713 | 12% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 655 | 12% |
| 19 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 569 | 12% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 89 | 12% |
Most common cities for trainees
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | 6 | 17% | $32,395 |
| 2 | Bangor | 4 | 13% | $31,447 |
| 3 | Culver City | 4 | 10% | $44,623 |
| 4 | Rockville | 5 | 7% | $34,149 |
| 5 | Overland Park | 4 | 2% | $34,567 |
| 6 | Hartford | 3 | 2% | $42,526 |
| 7 | Ontario | 3 | 2% | $44,110 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 7 | 1% | $35,158 |
| 9 | Washington | 7 | 1% | $42,747 |
| 10 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $40,000 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 5 | 1% | $34,784 |
| 12 | Sacramento | 5 | 1% | $45,301 |
| 13 | Oakland | 4 | 1% | $46,104 |
| 14 | Fort Wayne | 3 | 1% | $35,396 |
| 15 | Orlando | 3 | 1% | $32,758 |
| 16 | Chicago | 6 | 0% | $39,638 |
| 17 | Los Angeles | 5 | 0% | $44,630 |
| 18 | Phoenix | 5 | 0% | $40,627 |
| 19 | Portland | 3 | 0% | $43,700 |