The map below shows you the number of substation mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where substation mechanics 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 substation mechanic professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the substation mechanic job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the substation mechanic industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.

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

No, substation mechanic jobs are not in demand. Substation mechanic demand is projected to decline -1% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	523	0.00%
2020	537	0.00%
2019	527	0.00%
2018	534	0.00%
2017	568	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2026	$40,125	$19.29	+3.1%
2025	$38,921	$18.71	+3.2%
2024	$37,708	$18.13	+2.3%
2023	$36,867	$17.72	+3.6%
2022	$35,578	$17.10	+2.5%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	490	16%
2	Montana	1,050,493	129	12%
3	North Dakota	755,393	94	12%
4	Alaska	739,795	90	12%
5	Nebraska	1,920,076	184	10%
6	Delaware	961,939	95	10%
7	South Dakota	869,666	83	10%
8	Wyoming	579,315	59	10%
9	Vermont	623,657	59	9%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	505	8%
11	South Carolina	5,024,369	388	8%
12	Alabama	4,874,747	374	8%
13	Utah	3,101,833	245	8%
14	New Mexico	2,088,070	169	8%
15	Maryland	6,052,177	446	7%
16	Colorado	5,607,154	365	7%
17	Louisiana	4,684,333	333	7%
18	Oklahoma	3,930,864	264	7%
19	Mississippi	2,984,100	218	7%
20	District of Columbia	693,972	51	7%

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