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Job outlook for engine maintenance mechanics in the United States
Are engine maintenance mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, engine maintenance mechanic jobs are in demand. Engine maintenance mechanic demand is projected to grow 5% from 2018 to 2028.
Engine maintenance mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of engine maintenance mechanic jobs and the average engine maintenance mechanic salary over time.
Engine maintenance mechanic jobs over time
Engine maintenance mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,403 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,261 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,408 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,325 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,245 | 0.00% |
Average engine maintenance mechanic salary over time
Engine maintenance mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,145 | $25.07 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | $49,886 | $23.98 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $48,890 | $23.50 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $48,086 | $23.12 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $47,154 | $22.67 | +0.8% |
Engine maintenance mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of engine maintenance mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where engine maintenance mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for engine maintenance mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 903 | 29% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 186 | 25% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 165 | 24% |
| 4 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 437 | 23% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 243 | 23% |
| 6 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,411 | 21% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 161 | 21% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 128 | 21% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,118 | 20% |
| 10 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 992 | 20% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 195 | 20% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,107 | 19% |
| 13 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,073 | 19% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 592 | 19% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 109 | 19% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,513 | 18% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 242 | 18% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,782 | 17% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,135 | 17% |
| 20 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 769 | 17% |
Most common cities for engine maintenance mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amherst | 1 | 3% | $59,252 |
| 2 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $43,390 |
| 3 | Marietta | 1 | 2% | $43,404 |
| 4 | South Gate | 1 | 1% | $54,200 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $43,345 |
| 6 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $59,451 |
| 7 | Fort Wayne | 1 | 0% | $42,582 |
| 8 | Fresno | 1 | 0% | $57,520 |
| 9 | Long Beach | 1 | 0% | $54,071 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $54,334 |