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Job outlook for utility plant operatives in the United States
Are utility plant operative jobs in demand?
No, utility plant operative jobs are not in demand. Utility plant operative demand is projected to decline -7% from 2018 to 2028.
Utility plant operative job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of utility plant operative jobs and the average utility plant operative salary over time.
Utility plant operative jobs over time
Utility plant operative job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,124 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,108 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,148 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,148 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,090 | 0.00% |
Average utility plant operative salary over time
Utility plant operative salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,253 | $20.31 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $41,109 | $19.76 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $40,265 | $19.36 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $39,723 | $19.10 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $39,387 | $18.94 | +2.2% |
Utility plant operative jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of utility plant operative job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where utility plant operatives earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for utility plant operatives
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 178 | 6% |
| 2 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 46 | 5% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 34 | 5% |
| 4 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 28 | 5% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 272 | 4% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 216 | 4% |
| 7 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 53 | 4% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 44 | 4% |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 363 | 3% |
| 10 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 351 | 3% |
| 11 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 320 | 3% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 220 | 3% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 184 | 3% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 104 | 3% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 56 | 3% |
| 16 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 48 | 3% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 40 | 3% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 32 | 3% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 23 | 3% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 19 | 3% |
Most common cities for utility plant operatives
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $50,021 |
| 2 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $49,493 |
| 3 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $49,436 |
| 4 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $44,097 |