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Job outlook for wranglers in the United States
Are wrangler jobs in demand?
Yes, wrangler jobs are in demand. Wrangler demand is projected to grow 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Wrangler job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of wrangler jobs and the average wrangler salary over time.
Wrangler jobs over time
Wrangler job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 828 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 893 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 888 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 916 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 860 | 0.00% |
Average wrangler salary over time
Wrangler salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $34,274 | $16.48 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $32,745 | $15.74 | +4.8% |
| 2024 | $31,250 | $15.02 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $29,968 | $14.41 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $28,850 | $13.87 | +3.2% |
Wrangler jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of wrangler job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where wranglers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for wranglers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 57 | 5% |
| 2 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 2 | 0% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 2 | 0% |
| 4 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2 | 0% |
| 5 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 1 | 0% |
| 6 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1 | 0% |
| 7 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 0 | 0% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 10 | New York | 19,849,399 | 0 | 0% |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 0 | 0% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 0 | 0% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 0 | 0% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 0 | 0% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for wranglers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burbank | 3 | 3% | $29,940 |
| 2 | Draper | 1 | 2% | $23,617 |
| 3 | Royal Oak | 1 | 2% | $32,252 |
| 4 | Urbandale | 1 | 2% | $22,957 |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | 1 | 1% | $23,938 |
| 6 | Kent | 1 | 1% | $25,124 |
| 7 | Sioux Falls | 1 | 1% | $27,144 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $29,988 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $23,592 |
| 10 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $22,968 |
| 11 | New York | 1 | 0% | $39,943 |