The map below shows you the number of aerospace mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where aerospace mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to aerospace mechanic professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the aerospace mechanic job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the aerospace mechanic industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to aerospace mechanic professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the aerospace mechanic job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the aerospace mechanic industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, aerospace mechanic jobs are in demand. Aerospace mechanic demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	440	0.00%
2020	480	0.00%
2019	466	0.00%
2018	408	0.00%
2017	472	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$42,149	$20.26	+3.9%
2024	$40,581	$19.51	--1.5%
2023	$41,190	$19.80	--0.3%
2022	$41,331	$19.87	--1.1%
2021	$41,811	$20.10	+2.8%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	489	16%
2	Montana	1,050,493	129	12%
3	North Dakota	755,393	94	12%
4	Alaska	739,795	87	12%
5	Delaware	961,939	94	10%
6	South Dakota	869,666	83	10%
7	Wyoming	579,315	58	10%
8	Nebraska	1,920,076	182	9%
9	Vermont	623,657	55	9%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	505	8%
11	Alabama	4,874,747	386	8%
12	South Carolina	5,024,369	386	8%
13	Utah	3,101,833	263	8%
14	New Mexico	2,088,070	171	8%
15	District of Columbia	693,972	57	8%
16	Virginia	8,470,020	574	7%
17	Maryland	6,052,177	451	7%
18	Colorado	5,607,154	370	7%
19	Mississippi	2,984,100	218	7%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	123	7%

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