Career Outlook for Power Plant Operators
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The overall job outlook for Power Plant Operator careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 19.73 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.29 percent per year. Demand for Power Plant Operators is expected to go down, with an expected -5,130 jobs shed by 2018. This represents an annual decrease of 1.61 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Power Plant Operators in the following states
| California | 3,290 |
| Texas | 2,550 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,450 |
| Illinois | 2,190 |
| New York | 1,840 |
| Michigan | 1,760 |
| Ohio | 1,690 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Power Plant Operators
| Guam | 90 |
| Rhode Island | 100 |
| Montana | 120 |
| Delaware | 120 |
| Connecticut | 180 |
| Idaho | 190 |
| Louisiana | 220 |