Best states for a junior mechanic

Q: What is the best state for junior mechanics?

The best state to be a junior mechanic is Alaska based on junior mechanic salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for junior mechanics?

The highest paying state for junior mechanics is Arkansas based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for junior mechanics?

The worst state for junior mechanics is Arkansas, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to junior mechanic jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Our research found that Alaska is the best state for junior mechanics, while Alaska and Hawaii are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Alaska has a median salary of $56,346 and Alaska has the highest median salary among all 50 states for junior mechanics.

In order to get you the best states for junior mechanics, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the South is best for junior mechanics, and the West is the worst. Fremont, CA is the best city in the country for junior mechanic jobs, where as Alaska is the best state in the country.

10 best states for junior mechanics in 2025

1. Alaska
Total junior mechanic jobs: 100
Average annual salary: $56,346
Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Location Quotient:
1.45
Junior mechanic jobs in Alaska
2. Nevada
Total junior mechanic jobs: 222
Average annual salary: $48,536
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Location Quotient:
1.29
Junior mechanic jobs in Nevada
3. North Dakota
Total junior mechanic jobs: 113
Average annual salary: $46,301
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Location Quotient:
1.48
Junior mechanic jobs in North Dakota
4. Pennsylvania
Total junior mechanic jobs: 978
Average annual salary: $45,563
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Location Quotient:
1.02
Junior mechanic jobs in Pennsylvania
5. Vermont
Total junior mechanic jobs: 75
Average annual salary: $43,646
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Location Quotient:
1.19
Junior mechanic jobs in Vermont
6. Oklahoma
Total junior mechanic jobs: 320
Average annual salary: $41,814
Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Location Quotient:
1.26
Junior mechanic jobs in Oklahoma
7. Oregon
Total junior mechanic jobs: 299
Average annual salary: $47,047
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Location Quotient:
0.88
Junior mechanic jobs in Oregon
8. New York
Total junior mechanic jobs: 933
Average annual salary: $48,520
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000
Location Quotient:
0.88
Junior mechanic jobs in New York
9. Massachusetts
Total junior mechanic jobs: 408
Average annual salary: $51,179
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000
Location Quotient:
0.54
Junior mechanic jobs in Massachusetts
10. Hawaii
Total junior mechanic jobs: 71
Average annual salary: $52,477
Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Location Quotient:
1.03
Junior mechanic jobs in Hawaii

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Detailed list of the best states for a junior mechanic

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Alaska	$56,346	$45,000	739,795	100
2	Nevada	$48,536	$33,000	2,998,039	222
3	North Dakota	$46,301	$33,000	755,393	113
4	Pennsylvania	$45,563	$30,000	12,805,537	978
5	Vermont	$43,646	$30,000	623,657	75
6	Oklahoma	$41,814	$29,000	3,930,864	320
7	Oregon	$47,047	$33,000	4,142,776	299
8	New York	$48,520	$32,000	19,849,399	933
9	Massachusetts	$51,179	$34,000	6,859,819	408
10	Hawaii	$52,477	$42,000	1,427,538	71
11	Colorado	$45,249	$32,000	5,607,154	492
12	Louisiana	$40,338	$28,000	4,684,333	392
13	California	$49,521	$34,000	39,536,653	1,905
14	Connecticut	$45,654	$30,000	3,588,184	225
15	District of Columbia	$47,731	$32,000	693,972	146
16	Wisconsin	$41,900	$29,000	5,795,483	378
17	Kansas	$41,217	$29,000	2,913,123	230
18	Arizona	$40,621	$28,000	7,016,270	528
19	South Dakota	$38,274	$27,000	869,666	97
20	Washington	$43,398	$30,000	7,405,743	524
21	Utah	$38,623	$27,000	3,101,833	382
22	Missouri	$41,081	$29,000	6,113,532	397
23	Illinois	$41,828	$29,000	12,802,023	835
24	Indiana	$38,441	$26,000	6,666,818	603
25	Maine	$40,038	$27,000	1,335,907	106
26	Kentucky	$38,293	$26,000	4,454,189	331
27	Georgia	$40,441	$28,000	10,429,379	825
28	Tennessee	$37,353	$26,000	6,715,984	523
29	Delaware	$38,865	$26,000	961,939	123
30	Idaho	$38,069	$27,000	1,716,943	164
31	Iowa	$36,277	$25,000	3,145,711	529
32	New Hampshire	$40,357	$27,000	1,342,795	95
33	Montana	$36,845	$26,000	1,050,493	147
34	Maryland	$38,377	$25,000	6,052,177	827
35	North Carolina	$38,146	$26,000	10,273,419	776
36	Texas	$38,385	$26,000	28,304,596	1,754
37	Wyoming	$35,670	$25,000	579,315	76
38	Virginia	$38,324	$25,000	8,470,020	983
39	New Jersey	$41,454	$27,000	9,005,644	470
40	South Carolina	$36,672	$25,000	5,024,369	434
41	Rhode Island	$39,070	$26,000	1,059,639	70
42	Minnesota	$38,480	$27,000	5,576,606	471
43	Nebraska	$35,522	$25,000	1,920,076	219
44	New Mexico	$34,998	$24,000	2,088,070	195
45	Mississippi	$33,015	$23,000	2,984,100	247
46	Ohio	$35,271	$24,000	11,658,609	796
47	Alabama	$31,343	$22,000	4,874,747	501
48	Michigan	$36,325	$24,000	9,962,311	485
49	Florida	$32,984	$23,000	20,984,400	1,409
50	West Virginia	$31,978	$21,000	1,815,857	117
51	Arkansas	$30,881	$21,000	3,004,279	200

Highest paying states for junior mechanics

Rank	State	Avg. Junior Mechanic Salary
1	Alaska	$56,346
2	Nevada	$48,536
3	North Dakota	$46,301
4	Pennsylvania	$45,563
5	Vermont	$43,646
6	Oklahoma	$41,814
7	Oregon	$47,047
8	New York	$48,520
9	Massachusetts	$51,179
10	Hawaii	$52,477
11	Colorado	$45,249
12	Louisiana	$40,338
13	California	$49,521
14	Connecticut	$45,654
15	District of Columbia	$47,731
16	Wisconsin	$41,900
17	Kansas	$41,217
18	Arizona	$40,621
19	South Dakota	$38,274
20	Washington	$43,398
21	Utah	$38,623
22	Missouri	$41,081
23	Illinois	$41,828
24	Indiana	$38,441
25	Maine	$40,038
26	Kentucky	$38,293
27	Georgia	$40,441
28	Tennessee	$37,353
29	Delaware	$38,865
30	Idaho	$38,069
31	Iowa	$36,277
32	New Hampshire	$40,357
33	Montana	$36,845
34	Maryland	$38,377
35	North Carolina	$38,146
36	Texas	$38,385
37	Wyoming	$35,670
38	Virginia	$38,324
39	New Jersey	$41,454
40	South Carolina	$36,672
41	Rhode Island	$39,070
42	Minnesota	$38,480
43	Nebraska	$35,522
44	New Mexico	$34,998
45	Mississippi	$33,015
46	Ohio	$35,271
47	Alabama	$31,343
48	Michigan	$36,325
49	Florida	$32,984
50	West Virginia	$31,978
51	Arkansas	$30,881

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Total junior mechanic jobs:	100
Average annual salary:	$56,346
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$45,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$69,000
Location Quotient:	1.45

Best states for a junior mechanic

10 best states for junior mechanics in 2025

1. Alaska

2. Nevada

3. North Dakota

4. Pennsylvania

5. Vermont

6. Oklahoma

7. Oregon

8. New York

9. Massachusetts

10. Hawaii