The map below shows you the number of airplane mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where airplane 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 airplane mechanic professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the airplane mechanic job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the airplane mechanic industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

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

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	405	0.00%
2020	415	0.00%
2019	431	0.00%
2018	426	0.00%
2017	425	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$60,444	$29.06	+3.7%
2024	$58,306	$28.03	+1.9%
2023	$57,242	$27.52	+3.1%
2022	$55,513	$26.69	+1.4%
2021	$54,740	$26.32	+3.1%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	495	16%
2	Montana	1,050,493	130	12%
3	Alaska	739,795	89	12%
4	North Dakota	755,393	89	12%
5	Wyoming	579,315	58	10%
6	Nebraska	1,920,076	176	9%
7	Delaware	961,939	90	9%
8	South Dakota	869,666	78	9%
9	Vermont	623,657	55	9%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	507	8%
11	Alabama	4,874,747	381	8%
12	Utah	3,101,833	233	8%
13	Mississippi	2,984,100	227	8%
14	Maryland	6,052,177	436	7%
15	Minnesota	5,576,606	405	7%
16	Colorado	5,607,154	379	7%
17	South Carolina	5,024,369	340	7%
18	Louisiana	4,684,333	332	7%
19	New Mexico	2,088,070	143	7%
20	Maine	1,335,907	87	7%

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