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

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

No, first mate jobs are not in demand. First mate demand is projected to decline 1% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	328	0.00%
2020	270	0.00%
2019	326	0.00%
2018	356	0.00%
2017	350	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$35,819	$17.22	+6.6%
2025	$33,594	$16.15	+4.6%
2024	$32,127	$15.45	--2.5%
2023	$32,935	$15.83	--2.4%
2022	$33,752	$16.23	--5.3%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Florida	20,984,400	220	1%
2	Tennessee	6,715,984	75	1%
3	Washington	7,405,743	55	1%
4	Michigan	9,962,311	55	1%
5	Arizona	7,016,270	49	1%
6	Virginia	8,470,020	46	1%
7	Indiana	6,666,818	37	1%
8	Missouri	6,113,532	37	1%
9	Mississippi	2,984,100	36	1%
10	Wisconsin	5,795,483	31	1%
11	Colorado	5,607,154	30	1%
12	Kentucky	4,454,189	27	1%
13	Oregon	4,142,776	21	1%
14	Nevada	2,998,039	19	1%
15	New Mexico	2,088,070	16	1%
16	Alaska	739,795	9	1%
17	Montana	1,050,493	7	1%
18	District of Columbia	693,972	6	1%
19	California	39,536,653	145	0%
20	New Jersey	9,005,644	35	0%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Sarasota	1	2%	$32,676
2	Savannah	1	1%	$33,987
3	Buffalo	1	0%	$43,484
4	Cleveland	1	0%	$36,806
5	Glendale	1	0%	$40,837

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