Job outlook for head mechanics in the United States

Head mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:

• The projected head mechanic job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.

• About 12,600 new jobs for head mechanics are projected over the next decade.

• Head mechanic salaries have increased 11% for head mechanics in the last 5 years.

• There are over 194,215 head mechanics currently employed in the United States.

• There are 42,612 active head mechanic job openings in the US.

• The average head mechanic salary is $116,841.

Compare the number of head mechanic jobs and the average head mechanic salary over time.

The map below shows you the number of head mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where head mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.