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Job outlook for fleet mechanics in the United States
Fleet mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected fleet mechanic job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for fleet mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Fleet mechanic salaries have increased 11% for fleet mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 178,736 fleet mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 90,785 active fleet mechanic job openings in the US.
The average fleet mechanic salary is $50,065.
Are fleet mechanic jobs in demand?
Fleet mechanic job and salary trends over time
Fleet mechanic jobs over time
Fleet mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 178,736 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 172,986 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 182,093 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 181,088 | 0.05% |
| 2017 | 178,025 | 0.05% |
Average fleet mechanic salary over time
Fleet mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $50,065 | $24.07 | +3.5% |
| 2025 | $48,369 | $23.25 | +2.4% |
| 2024 | $47,222 | $22.70 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $46,235 | $22.23 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $45,048 | $21.66 | +1.5% |
Fleet mechanic jobs by state
Most common states for fleet mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 110 | 15% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 102 | 11% |
| 3 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 224 | 8% |
| 4 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 172 | 8% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 267 | 7% |
| 6 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 206 | 7% |
| 7 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 200 | 7% |
| 8 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 194 | 7% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 88 | 7% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 694 | 6% |
| 11 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 429 | 6% |
| 12 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 353 | 6% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 59 | 6% |
| 14 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 1,330 | 5% |
| 15 | New York | 19,849,399 | 773 | 4% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 0 | 0% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 0 | 0% |
| 18 | California | 39,536,653 | 0 | 0% |
| 19 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for fleet mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maple Valley | 4 | 16% | $60,196 |
| 2 | Mercer Island | 4 | 16% | $60,260 |
| 3 | Des Moines | 4 | 13% | $60,253 |
| 4 | Issaquah | 4 | 11% | $60,222 |
| 5 | Burien | 4 | 8% | $60,269 |
| 6 | Lakewood | 4 | 7% | $60,264 |
| 7 | Sammamish | 4 | 6% | $60,244 |
| 8 | Auburn | 4 | 5% | $60,221 |
| 9 | Federal Way | 4 | 4% | $60,246 |
| 10 | Renton | 4 | 4% | $60,247 |
| 11 | Bellevue | 4 | 3% | $60,251 |
| 12 | Kent | 4 | 3% | $60,233 |
| 13 | Jacksonville | 6 | 1% | $41,918 |
| 14 | Tampa | 5 | 1% | $41,894 |
| 15 | Orlando | 4 | 1% | $41,882 |
| 16 | Portland | 4 | 1% | $55,668 |
| 17 | Phoenix | 6 | 0% | $47,623 |
Fleet Mechanic job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fleet mechanic experts
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fleet Mechanic job market given the pandemic?
Trish Serratore: The biggest trends facing the automotive service repair market are the need to help car owners understand that they still need to service their vehicles, even if they are not driving them as much due to remote working situations.
Smaller shops will have difficulties staying in business due to shutdowns and prior technician furloughs. Finding good technicians in this pandemic is just as complicated as before. Keeping technicians trained and updated will also be a factor in the repair business as shops get used to virtual and distance learning.
New graduates entering the field will need to showcase their credentials (ASE Certifications) and be able to quantify their experience. We are still hearing about a technician shortage, but many shops are still wary of an inexperienced individual.