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Job outlook for instrument mechanics in the United States
Are instrument mechanic jobs in demand?
No, instrument mechanic jobs are not in demand. Instrument mechanic demand is projected to decline -1% from 2018 to 2028.
Instrument mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of instrument mechanic jobs and the average instrument mechanic salary over time.
Instrument mechanic jobs over time
Instrument mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 965 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 871 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 891 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 866 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 845 | 0.00% |
Average instrument mechanic salary over time
Instrument mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,646 | $25.79 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $51,522 | $24.77 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $50,514 | $24.29 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $49,475 | $23.79 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | $48,528 | $23.33 | +0.8% |
Instrument mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of instrument mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where instrument mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for instrument mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 502 | 16% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 133 | 13% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 94 | 12% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 88 | 12% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 105 | 11% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 186 | 10% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 86 | 10% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 60 | 10% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 58 | 10% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 562 | 8% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 469 | 8% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 401 | 8% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 385 | 8% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 250 | 8% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 225 | 8% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 176 | 8% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 382 | 7% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 345 | 7% |
| 19 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 204 | 7% |
| 20 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 127 | 7% |
Most common cities for instrument mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | 1 | 3% | $53,304 |
| 2 | Pekin | 1 | 3% | $44,169 |
| 3 | Knoxville | 2 | 1% | $38,727 |
| 4 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $42,367 |