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Job outlook for building mechanics in the United States
Are building mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, building mechanic jobs are in demand. Building mechanic demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Building mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of building mechanic jobs and the average building mechanic salary over time.
Building mechanic jobs over time
Building mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,375 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,317 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,377 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,343 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,311 | 0.00% |
Average building mechanic salary over time
Building mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,386 | $21.82 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $43,419 | $20.87 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $42,553 | $20.46 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $41,853 | $20.12 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $41,042 | $19.73 | +0.8% |
Building mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of building mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where building mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for building mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 508 | 16% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 137 | 13% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 99 | 13% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 92 | 12% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 83 | 12% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 192 | 10% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 96 | 10% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 83 | 10% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 61 | 10% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 59 | 10% |
| 11 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 180 | 9% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 547 | 8% |
| 13 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 489 | 8% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 465 | 8% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 461 | 8% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 406 | 8% |
| 17 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 385 | 8% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 256 | 8% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 872 | 7% |
| 20 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 204 | 7% |
Most common cities for building mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Downers Grove | 1 | 2% | $43,127 |
| 2 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $51,858 |
| 3 | Cincinnati | 1 | 0% | $42,282 |