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Job outlook for auto garage mechanics in the United States
Are auto garage mechanic jobs in demand?
No, auto garage mechanic jobs are not in demand. Auto garage mechanic demand is projected to decline 1% from 2018 to 2028.
Auto garage mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of auto garage mechanic jobs and the average auto garage mechanic salary over time.
Auto garage mechanic jobs over time
Auto garage mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 202 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 199 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 211 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 208 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 206 | 0.00% |
Average auto garage mechanic salary over time
Auto garage mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $42,369 | $20.37 | +4.7% |
| 2025 | $40,484 | $19.46 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $39,156 | $18.83 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $38,041 | $18.29 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $37,002 | $17.79 | +1.6% |
Auto garage mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of auto garage mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where auto garage mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for auto garage mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 506 | 16% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 103 | 14% |
| 3 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 140 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 86 | 12% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 110 | 11% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 67 | 11% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 66 | 11% |
| 8 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 656 | 10% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 575 | 10% |
| 10 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 198 | 10% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 91 | 10% |
| 12 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 617 | 9% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 541 | 9% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 449 | 9% |
| 15 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 403 | 9% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 277 | 9% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 159 | 9% |
| 18 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 926 | 8% |
| 19 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 794 | 8% |
| 20 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 395 | 8% |
Most common cities for auto garage mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newtown | 1 | 4% | $26,492 |
| 2 | Commerce City | 1 | 2% | $26,863 |
| 3 | Norwalk | 1 | 1% | $26,504 |
| 4 | San Leandro | 1 | 1% | $37,705 |
| 5 | Waterbury | 1 | 1% | $26,515 |
| 6 | Waterloo | 1 | 1% | $28,695 |
| 7 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $37,076 |
| 8 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $35,713 |