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Job outlook for plant mechanics in the United States
Plant mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected plant mechanic job growth rate is 6% from 2018-2028.
About 9,000 new jobs for plant mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Plant mechanic salaries have increased 10% for plant mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,336 plant mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 42,593 active plant mechanic job openings in the US.
The average plant mechanic salary is $45,332.
Are plant mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, plant mechanic jobs are in demand. Plant mechanic demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Plant mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of plant mechanic jobs and the average plant mechanic salary over time.
Plant mechanic jobs over time
Plant mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,336 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,457 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,670 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,601 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,593 | 0.00% |
Average plant mechanic salary over time
Plant mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $45,332 | $21.79 | +3.7% |
| 2025 | $43,729 | $21.02 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $42,931 | $20.64 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $41,634 | $20.02 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $41,054 | $19.74 | +3.1% |
Plant mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of plant mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where plant mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for plant mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 607 | 19% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 149 | 14% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 105 | 14% |
| 4 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 117 | 13% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 115 | 12% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 89 | 12% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 71 | 12% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 208 | 11% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 635 | 10% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 65 | 10% |
| 11 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 514 | 9% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 457 | 9% |
| 13 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 453 | 9% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 273 | 9% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 267 | 9% |
| 16 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 198 | 9% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 150 | 9% |
| 18 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 60 | 9% |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 984 | 8% |
| 20 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 383 | 8% |
Most common cities for plant mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | 1 | 4% | $59,421 |
| 2 | Eagle | 1 | 4% | $42,743 |
| 3 | Bowling Green | 1 | 2% | $43,572 |
| 4 | Commerce City | 1 | 2% | $49,395 |
| 5 | Corvallis | 1 | 2% | $47,230 |
| 6 | Daytona Beach | 1 | 2% | $36,895 |
| 7 | Champaign | 1 | 1% | $42,472 |
| 8 | Evansville | 1 | 1% | $42,165 |
| 9 | Fort Smith | 1 | 1% | $40,033 |
| 10 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $46,477 |
| 11 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $49,438 |
| 12 | Chesapeake | 1 | 0% | $43,689 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $43,493 |