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Best states for a heavy truck mechanic
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Heavy truck mechanic opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for heavy truck mechanics, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for heavy truck mechanics.We wanted to look at the best states for heavy truck mechanics -- where there are plenty of heavy truck mechanic jobs to go around and heavy truck mechanics get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
The median salary for heavy truck mechanics in Nevada is $59,408. Compare that to the median salary in Missouri of $41,418, which ranked worst for heavy truck mechanics, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the South is best for heavy truck mechanics, and the Northeast is the worst. Anaheim, CA is the best city in the country for heavy truck mechanic jobs, where as Nevada is the best state in the country.
10 best states for heavy truck mechanics in 2025
1. Nevada
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 607 Average annual salary: $59,408 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 2.45
2. Massachusetts
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 1,665 Average annual salary: $61,632 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
3. New York
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 3,244 Average annual salary: $61,351 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 2.13
4. California
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 6,231 Average annual salary: $62,684 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.8
5. North Dakota
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 334 Average annual salary: $54,138 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 3.03
6. Alaska
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 116 Average annual salary: $57,475 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
7. Maine
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 128 Average annual salary: $55,393 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
8. Louisiana
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 383 Average annual salary: $52,439 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
9. Washington
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 494 Average annual salary: $61,026 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 0.57
10. Iowa
Total heavy truck mechanic jobs: 575 Average annual salary: $50,147 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
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Detailed list of the best states for a heavy truck mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $59,408 | $43,000 | 2,998,039 | 607 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $61,632 | $45,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,665 |
| 3 | New York | $61,351 | $44,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,244 |
| 4 | California | $62,684 | $45,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,231 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $54,138 | $40,000 | 755,393 | 334 |
| 6 | Alaska | $57,475 | $50,000 | 739,795 | 116 |
| 7 | Maine | $55,393 | $41,000 | 1,335,907 | 128 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $52,439 | $39,000 | 4,684,333 | 383 |
| 9 | Washington | $61,026 | $45,000 | 7,405,743 | 494 |
| 10 | Iowa | $50,147 | $36,000 | 3,145,711 | 575 |
| 11 | Vermont | $52,606 | $39,000 | 623,657 | 76 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $57,996 | $42,000 | 1,059,639 | 58 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $54,062 | $39,000 | 5,576,606 | 471 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $57,217 | $41,000 | 3,588,184 | 186 |
| 15 | Virginia | $56,196 | $40,000 | 8,470,020 | 651 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $56,031 | $45,000 | 1,427,538 | 87 |
| 17 | Colorado | $49,748 | $36,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,324 |
| 18 | Alabama | $47,855 | $35,000 | 4,874,747 | 419 |
| 19 | Utah | $49,118 | $35,000 | 3,101,833 | 291 |
| 20 | Oregon | $52,951 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 256 |
| 21 | Maryland | $54,837 | $39,000 | 6,052,177 | 499 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $49,170 | $35,000 | 5,795,483 | 419 |
| 23 | Ohio | $48,391 | $35,000 | 11,658,609 | 746 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $59,249 | $42,000 | 693,972 | 99 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $51,382 | $38,000 | 1,342,795 | 88 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $54,307 | $39,000 | 9,005,644 | 402 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $47,008 | $34,000 | 1,920,076 | 216 |
| 28 | Texas | $48,607 | $36,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,575 |
| 29 | Delaware | $49,024 | $35,000 | 961,939 | 115 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,323 | $34,000 | 6,715,984 | 498 |
| 31 | Idaho | $47,461 | $34,000 | 1,716,943 | 147 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $46,096 | $34,000 | 3,930,864 | 281 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $45,856 | $33,000 | 869,666 | 91 |
| 34 | Illinois | $49,795 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 693 |
| 35 | Kansas | $47,112 | $34,000 | 2,913,123 | 213 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $46,150 | $33,000 | 2,088,070 | 193 |
| 37 | Florida | $45,139 | $34,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,265 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $45,977 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 306 |
| 39 | Indiana | $45,414 | $32,000 | 6,666,818 | 601 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $44,500 | $32,000 | 579,315 | 67 |
| 41 | Georgia | $46,892 | $34,000 | 10,429,379 | 786 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $45,490 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 760 |
| 43 | Montana | $44,469 | $32,000 | 1,050,493 | 166 |
| 44 | Arizona | $43,004 | $31,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,191 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $44,153 | $31,000 | 1,815,857 | 109 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $43,207 | $32,000 | 3,004,279 | 207 |
| 47 | Michigan | $45,061 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 461 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $41,054 | $30,000 | 2,984,100 | 235 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $41,536 | $30,000 | 5,024,369 | 486 |
| 50 | Pennsylvania | $43,390 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 957 |
| 51 | Missouri | $41,418 | $30,000 | 6,113,532 | 397 |
Highest paying states for heavy truck mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Heavy Truck Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $59,408 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $61,632 |
| 3 | New York | $61,351 |
| 4 | California | $62,684 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $54,138 |
| 6 | Alaska | $57,475 |
| 7 | Maine | $55,393 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $52,439 |
| 9 | Washington | $61,026 |
| 10 | Iowa | $50,147 |
| 11 | Vermont | $52,606 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $57,996 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $54,062 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $57,217 |
| 15 | Virginia | $56,196 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $56,031 |
| 17 | Colorado | $49,748 |
| 18 | Alabama | $47,855 |
| 19 | Utah | $49,118 |
| 20 | Oregon | $52,951 |
| 21 | Maryland | $54,837 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $49,170 |
| 23 | Ohio | $48,391 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $59,249 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $51,382 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $54,307 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $47,008 |
| 28 | Texas | $48,607 |
| 29 | Delaware | $49,024 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,323 |
| 31 | Idaho | $47,461 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $46,096 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $45,856 |
| 34 | Illinois | $49,795 |
| 35 | Kansas | $47,112 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $46,150 |
| 37 | Florida | $45,139 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $45,977 |
| 39 | Indiana | $45,414 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $44,500 |
| 41 | Georgia | $46,892 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $45,490 |
| 43 | Montana | $44,469 |
| 44 | Arizona | $43,004 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $44,153 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $43,207 |
| 47 | Michigan | $45,061 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $41,054 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $41,536 |
| 50 | Pennsylvania | $43,390 |
| 51 | Missouri | $41,418 |
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Updated January 8, 2025