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Job outlook for washer operators in the United States
Are washer operator jobs in demand?
Yes, washer operator jobs are in demand. Washer operator demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Washer operator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of washer operator jobs and the average washer operator salary over time.
Washer operator jobs over time
Washer operator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 936 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,280 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,242 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,214 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,305 | 0.00% |
Average washer operator salary over time
Washer operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,789 | $15.28 | +5.5% |
| 2024 | $30,146 | $14.49 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | $29,909 | $14.38 | --0.2% |
| 2022 | $29,962 | $14.40 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $28,878 | $13.88 | +1.0% |
Washer operator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of washer operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where washer operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for washer operators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,091 | 16% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 850 | 14% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 139 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 98 | 13% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 91 | 13% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 767 | 9% |
| 7 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 79 | 6% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 248 | 4% |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 214 | 4% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 198 | 4% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 136 | 4% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 118 | 4% |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 355 | 3% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 326 | 3% |
| 15 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 200 | 3% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 56 | 3% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 28 | 3% |
| 18 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 293 | 2% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 136 | 2% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 56 | 2% |
Most common cities for washer operators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Tonawanda | 1 | 3% | $33,364 |
| 2 | New Orleans | 2 | 1% | $24,688 |
| 3 | Fargo | 1 | 1% | $31,885 |
| 4 | Rapid City | 1 | 1% | $30,780 |
| 5 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $22,402 |