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Job outlook for operational test mechanics in the United States
Are operational test mechanic jobs in demand?
No, operational test mechanic jobs are not in demand. Operational test mechanic demand is projected to decline -3% from 2018 to 2028.
Operational test mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of operational test mechanic jobs and the average operational test mechanic salary over time.
Operational test mechanic jobs over time
Operational test mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 104 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 104 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 109 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 105 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 101 | 0.00% |
Average operational test mechanic salary over time
Operational test mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,957 | $20.65 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | $41,555 | $19.98 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | $40,610 | $19.52 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $39,644 | $19.06 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | $39,049 | $18.77 | +2.2% |
Operational test mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of operational test mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where operational test mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for operational test mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 135 | 19% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 554 | 18% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 110 | 15% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 105 | 14% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 760 | 13% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 396 | 13% |
| 8 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 138 | 13% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 73 | 13% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 700 | 12% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 571 | 12% |
| 12 | Delaware | 961,939 | 118 | 12% |
| 13 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 104 | 12% |
| 14 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 969 | 11% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 199 | 10% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 689 | 9% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 506 | 9% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 184 | 9% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 150 | 9% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 123 | 9% |
Most common cities for operational test mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Troy | 1 | 4% | $39,242 |
| 2 | Newark | 1 | 3% | $51,215 |
| 3 | Dayton | 1 | 1% | $38,893 |
| 4 | Mountain View | 1 | 1% | $47,179 |
| 5 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $32,798 |
| 6 | Wichita | 1 | 0% | $35,346 |