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

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

Yes, collision mechanic jobs are in demand. Collision mechanic demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	222	0.00%
2020	221	0.00%
2019	233	0.00%
2018	229	0.00%
2017	233	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$33,995	$16.34	+4.1%
2024	$32,668	$15.71	+2.0%
2023	$32,031	$15.40	+1.8%
2022	$31,461	$15.13	+1.0%
2021	$31,139	$14.97	+1.4%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	493	16%
2	Alaska	739,795	86	12%
3	Montana	1,050,493	115	11%
4	North Dakota	755,393	82	11%
5	Wyoming	579,315	58	10%
6	Delaware	961,939	88	9%
7	South Dakota	869,666	79	9%
8	Vermont	623,657	54	9%
9	Indiana	6,666,818	508	8%
10	Alabama	4,874,747	378	8%
11	Kansas	2,913,123	220	8%
12	Nebraska	1,920,076	161	8%
13	Minnesota	5,576,606	375	7%
14	Colorado	5,607,154	369	7%
15	South Carolina	5,024,369	339	7%
16	Louisiana	4,684,333	328	7%
17	Oklahoma	3,930,864	290	7%
18	Utah	3,101,833	230	7%
19	Idaho	1,716,943	122	7%
20	District of Columbia	693,972	49	7%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Fayetteville	1	1%	$23,574
2	Chicago	1	0%	$32,523
3	Fremont	1	0%	$36,475

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