The map below shows you the number of yard crane operator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where yard crane operators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

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Yes, yard crane operator jobs are in demand. Yard crane operator demand is projected to grow 7% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	173	0.00%
2020	176	0.00%
2019	182	0.00%
2018	177	0.00%
2017	174	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$43,991	$21.15	+5.3%
2024	$41,766	$20.08	+4.7%
2023	$39,887	$19.18	+3.7%
2022	$38,458	$18.49	+0.1%
2021	$38,436	$18.48	+1.0%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Massachusetts	6,859,819	1,083	16%
2	District of Columbia	693,972	108	16%
3	Maryland	6,052,177	863	14%
4	Rhode Island	1,059,639	140	13%
5	Alaska	739,795	98	13%
6	New Jersey	9,005,644	776	9%
7	Hawaii	1,427,538	83	6%
8	Georgia	10,429,379	69	1%
9	Pennsylvania	12,805,537	67	1%
10	Washington	7,405,743	56	1%
11	Minnesota	5,576,606	43	1%
12	Indiana	6,666,818	39	1%
13	Colorado	5,607,154	36	1%
14	South Carolina	5,024,369	34	1%
15	Utah	3,101,833	28	1%
16	Iowa	3,145,711	28	1%
17	Oregon	4,142,776	24	1%
18	Montana	1,050,493	14	1%
19	North Dakota	755,393	8	1%
20	South Dakota	869,666	8	1%

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