Job outlook for heavy truck mechanics in the United States

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

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

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

• Heavy truck mechanic salaries have increased 11% for heavy truck mechanics in the last 5 years.

• There are over 37,162 heavy truck mechanics currently employed in the United States.

• There are 83,972 active heavy truck mechanic job openings in the US.

• The average heavy truck mechanic salary is $49,777.

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

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