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Job outlook for junior mechanics in the United States
Junior mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected junior mechanic job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for junior mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Junior mechanic salaries have increased 11% for junior mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 135,072 junior mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 44,920 active junior mechanic job openings in the US.
The average junior mechanic salary is $39,809.
Are junior mechanic jobs in demand?
Junior mechanic job and salary trends over time
Junior mechanic jobs over time
Junior mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 135,072 | 0.04% |
| 2020 | 130,727 | 0.04% |
| 2019 | 137,609 | 0.04% |
| 2018 | 136,850 | 0.04% |
| 2017 | 134,535 | 0.04% |
Average junior mechanic salary over time
Junior mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,809 | $19.14 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $38,461 | $18.49 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $37,549 | $18.05 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $36,764 | $17.67 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $35,820 | $17.22 | +1.5% |
Junior mechanic jobs by state
Most common states for junior mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 146 | 21% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 529 | 17% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 113 | 15% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 827 | 14% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 147 | 14% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 100 | 14% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 123 | 13% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 76 | 13% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 983 | 12% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 382 | 12% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 75 | 12% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 219 | 11% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 97 | 11% |
| 14 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 501 | 10% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 164 | 10% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 603 | 9% |
| 17 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 492 | 9% |
| 18 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 434 | 9% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 195 | 9% |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 978 | 8% |
Most common cities for junior mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingman | 2 | 7% | $41,284 |
| 2 | Belleville | 1 | 2% | $39,408 |
| 3 | Grand Junction | 1 | 2% | $45,597 |
| 4 | Idaho Falls | 1 | 2% | $37,335 |
| 5 | Shreveport | 1 | 1% | $40,484 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $49,595 |
Junior Mechanic job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of junior mechanic experts
Ronald Widdoss
What general advice would you give to a Junior Mechanic?
Ronald Widdoss: Be a sponge. Learn all you can and prove to your employer you can be taught and that your up for the challenge.