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Job outlook for utilities ground workers in the United States
Are utilities ground worker jobs in demand?
Yes, utilities ground worker jobs are in demand. Utilities ground worker demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Utilities ground worker job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of utilities ground worker jobs and the average utilities ground worker salary over time.
Utilities ground worker jobs over time
Utilities ground worker job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,170 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,199 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,286 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,232 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,177 | 0.00% |
Average utilities ground worker salary over time
Utilities ground worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,326 | $15.54 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $31,361 | $15.08 | +4.5% |
| 2023 | $30,005 | $14.43 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $29,174 | $14.03 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $28,209 | $13.56 | +2.8% |
Utilities ground worker jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of utilities ground worker job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where utilities ground workers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for utilities ground workers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 165 | 19% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 235 | 18% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 308 | 16% |
| 4 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 101 | 15% |
| 5 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 434 | 14% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 419 | 14% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,122 | 13% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 986 | 13% |
| 9 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 845 | 13% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 790 | 13% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 555 | 13% |
| 12 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 231 | 13% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,269 | 12% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,187 | 12% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 677 | 12% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 589 | 12% |
| 17 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 246 | 12% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 388 | 11% |
| 19 | Delaware | 961,939 | 107 | 11% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 179 | 10% |
Most common cities for utilities ground workers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Paso de Robles | 1 | 3% | $32,797 |
| 2 | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | 1% | $27,955 |
| 3 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $30,953 |
| 4 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $30,986 |
| 5 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $31,336 |
| 6 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $28,792 |