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Are you thinking of becoming a mechanic and really want to work at United States Army Corps of Engineers? Turns out, your chances to become a mechanic are better in some states than others.As mechanics are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for mechanics. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a mechanic, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for mechanics in Vermont is $56,946. Compare that to the median salary in Arkansas of $37,538, which ranked worst for mechanics, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a mechanic, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for mechanics in 2025
1. Vermont
Total mechanic jobs: 101 Average annual salary: $56,946 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
2. Wyoming
Total mechanic jobs: 90 Average annual salary: $53,161 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
3. North Dakota
Total mechanic jobs: 146 Average annual salary: $52,686 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
4. Pennsylvania
Total mechanic jobs: 1,521 Average annual salary: $51,524 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
5. Alaska
Total mechanic jobs: 127 Average annual salary: $53,109 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
6. Washington
Total mechanic jobs: 744 Average annual salary: $57,967 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
7. Connecticut
Total mechanic jobs: 285 Average annual salary: $59,010 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 0.75
8. Iowa
Total mechanic jobs: 739 Average annual salary: $48,624 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Location Quotient: 1.78
9. Nevada
Total mechanic jobs: 298 Average annual salary: $50,320 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
10. Utah
Total mechanic jobs: 417 Average annual salary: $49,990 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
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Detailed list of the best states for a mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $56,946 | $42,000 | 623,657 | 101 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $53,161 | $38,000 | 579,315 | 90 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $52,686 | $39,000 | 755,393 | 146 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $51,524 | $36,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,521 |
| 5 | Alaska | $53,109 | $44,000 | 739,795 | 127 |
| 6 | Washington | $57,967 | $42,000 | 7,405,743 | 744 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $59,010 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 285 |
| 8 | Iowa | $48,624 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 739 |
| 9 | Nevada | $50,320 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 298 |
| 10 | Utah | $49,990 | $36,000 | 3,101,833 | 417 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $58,112 | $41,000 | 9,005,644 | 701 |
| 12 | Maine | $51,791 | $38,000 | 1,335,907 | 155 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $49,027 | $35,000 | 1,920,076 | 303 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $49,518 | $35,000 | 5,795,483 | 674 |
| 15 | California | $58,210 | $41,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,343 |
| 16 | Oregon | $53,482 | $38,000 | 4,142,776 | 400 |
| 17 | Ohio | $49,015 | $34,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,240 |
| 18 | New York | $54,801 | $39,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,305 |
| 19 | Montana | $46,502 | $34,000 | 1,050,493 | 194 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $49,467 | $36,000 | 5,576,606 | 799 |
| 21 | Illinois | $50,498 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,266 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $50,738 | $37,000 | 1,342,795 | 163 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $52,458 | $38,000 | 6,859,819 | 616 |
| 24 | Maryland | $50,948 | $35,000 | 6,052,177 | 790 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $45,423 | $33,000 | 4,684,333 | 509 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $43,903 | $31,000 | 4,454,189 | 585 |
| 27 | Colorado | $50,006 | $36,000 | 5,607,154 | 637 |
| 28 | Indiana | $44,194 | $31,000 | 6,666,818 | 950 |
| 29 | Virginia | $49,967 | $35,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,006 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $54,082 | $38,000 | 693,972 | 90 |
| 31 | Michigan | $45,643 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 850 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $45,350 | $33,000 | 869,666 | 120 |
| 33 | Idaho | $44,766 | $32,000 | 1,716,943 | 211 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $44,902 | $32,000 | 2,088,070 | 244 |
| 35 | Missouri | $46,210 | $33,000 | 6,113,532 | 636 |
| 36 | Delaware | $45,015 | $31,000 | 961,939 | 162 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $47,615 | $34,000 | 1,059,639 | 95 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $44,407 | $31,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,176 |
| 39 | Kansas | $43,525 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 379 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $40,245 | $29,000 | 6,715,984 | 828 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $42,834 | $30,000 | 1,815,857 | 166 |
| 42 | Arizona | $44,297 | $32,000 | 7,016,270 | 686 |
| 43 | Texas | $43,348 | $31,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,402 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $41,369 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 387 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $36,283 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 377 |
| 46 | Georgia | $40,947 | $29,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,330 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $35,129 | $25,000 | 5,024,369 | 644 |
| 48 | Alabama | $35,361 | $25,000 | 4,874,747 | 581 |
| 49 | Florida | $41,145 | $30,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,863 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $42,121 | $33,000 | 1,427,538 | 91 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $37,538 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 323 |
Highest paying states for mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $56,946 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $53,161 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $52,686 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $51,524 |
| 5 | Alaska | $53,109 |
| 6 | Washington | $57,967 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $59,010 |
| 8 | Iowa | $48,624 |
| 9 | Nevada | $50,320 |
| 10 | Utah | $49,990 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $58,112 |
| 12 | Maine | $51,791 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $49,027 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $49,518 |
| 15 | California | $58,210 |
| 16 | Oregon | $53,482 |
| 17 | Ohio | $49,015 |
| 18 | New York | $54,801 |
| 19 | Montana | $46,502 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $49,467 |
| 21 | Illinois | $50,498 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $50,738 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $52,458 |
| 24 | Maryland | $50,948 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $45,423 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $43,903 |
| 27 | Colorado | $50,006 |
| 28 | Indiana | $44,194 |
| 29 | Virginia | $49,967 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $54,082 |
| 31 | Michigan | $45,643 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $45,350 |
| 33 | Idaho | $44,766 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $44,902 |
| 35 | Missouri | $46,210 |
| 36 | Delaware | $45,015 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $47,615 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $44,407 |
| 39 | Kansas | $43,525 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $40,245 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $42,834 |
| 42 | Arizona | $44,297 |
| 43 | Texas | $43,348 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $41,369 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $36,283 |
| 46 | Georgia | $40,947 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $35,129 |
| 48 | Alabama | $35,361 |
| 49 | Florida | $41,145 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $42,121 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $37,538 |
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Updated January 8, 2025