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Job outlook for setters in the United States
Setter job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected setter job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 5,100 new jobs for setters are projected over the next decade.
Setter salaries have increased 9% for setters in the last 5 years.
There are over 8,393 setters currently employed in the United States.
There are 1,950 active setter job openings in the US.
The average setter salary is $34,789.
Are setter jobs in demand?
Yes, setter jobs are in demand. Setter demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Setter job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of setter jobs and the average setter salary over time.
Setter jobs over time
Setter job growth rate over time
Year  | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,393 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 7,779 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 8,252 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 7,979 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,915 | 0.00% |
Average setter salary over time
Setter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,789 | $16.73 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $33,868 | $16.28 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $32,916 | $15.83 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | $32,790 | $15.76 | +3.0% |
| 2021 | $31,831 | $15.30 | +2.7% |
Setter jobs by state
Most common states for setters
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 24 | 0% |
| 3 | California | 39,536,653 | 17 | 0% |
| 4 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 17 | 0% |
| 5 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 16 | 0% |
| 6 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 11 | 0% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 10 | 0% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 10 | 0% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 9 | 0% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 7 | 0% |
| 11 | New York | 19,849,399 | 6 | 0% |
| 12 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 4 | 0% |
| 13 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 3 | 0% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 3 | 0% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 2 | 0% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 2 | 0% |
| 17 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 1 | 0% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for setters
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draper | 1 | 2% | $49,207 |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | 1 | 2% | $35,280 |
| 3 | Flagstaff | 1 | 1% | $34,973 |
| 4 | Highlands Ranch | 1 | 1% | $47,269 |
| 5 | Kissimmee | 1 | 1% | $31,979 |
| 6 | Maple Grove | 1 | 1% | $42,041 |
| 7 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $47,260 |
| 8 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $47,277 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $46,685 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $35,468 |
| 11 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $31,966 |
| 12 | Tucson | 1 | 0% | $35,643 |