The map below shows you the number of refinish technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where refinish technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Given the change of course that has happened in the world, we wanted to provide expert opinions on what aspiring graduates can do to start off their careers in an uncertain economic climate. We wanted to know what skills will be more important, where the economy is doing relatively well, and if there will be any lasting effects on the job market. Companies are looking for candidates that can handle the new responsibilities of the job market. Recent graduates actually have an advantage because they are comfortable using newer technologies and have been communicating virtually their whole lives. They can take what they've learned and apply it immediately.We spoke to refinish technician professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the refinish technician job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the refinish technician industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

We spoke to refinish technician professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the refinish technician job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the refinish technician industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

Yes, refinish technician jobs are in demand. Refinish technician demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	2,673	0.00%
2020	2,670	0.00%
2019	2,807	0.00%
2018	2,766	0.00%
2017	2,810	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$45,014	$21.64	+4.1%
2024	$43,257	$20.80	+2.0%
2023	$42,413	$20.39	+1.8%
2022	$41,659	$20.03	+1.0%
2021	$41,232	$19.82	+1.4%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Maine	1,335,907	152	11%
2	Alaska	739,795	80	11%
3	Massachusetts	6,859,819	538	8%
4	Delaware	961,939	78	8%
5	Vermont	623,657	52	8%
6	Colorado	5,607,154	389	7%
7	Iowa	3,145,711	222	7%
8	Kansas	2,913,123	191	7%
9	Illinois	12,802,023	763	6%
10	Georgia	10,429,379	657	6%
11	Indiana	6,666,818	392	6%
12	Minnesota	5,576,606	358	6%
13	Missouri	6,113,532	344	6%
14	Maryland	6,052,177	341	6%
15	Connecticut	3,588,184	230	6%
16	Utah	3,101,833	181	6%
17	New Hampshire	1,342,795	78	6%
18	New Jersey	9,005,644	438	5%
19	Arizona	7,016,270	324	5%
20	West Virginia	1,815,857	95	5%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Sarasota	2	4%	$40,189
2	Bixby	1	4%	$36,501
3	Champaign	2	2%	$49,240
4	Pompano Beach	2	2%	$39,837
5	Simi Valley	2	2%	$49,090
6	Bonita Springs	1	2%	$40,019
7	Bothell	1	2%	$51,862
8	Castle Rock	1	2%	$39,005
9	Arvada	1	1%	$38,953
10	Avondale	1	1%	$52,304
11	Indianapolis	2	0%	$32,697
12	Virginia Beach	2	0%	$50,029
13	Albuquerque	1	0%	$39,204
14	Arlington	1	0%	$40,635
15	Austin	1	0%	$41,081

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