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

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

Yes, track mechanic jobs are in demand. Track mechanic demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	3,136	0.00%
2020	2,695	0.00%
2019	2,580	0.00%
2018	2,379	0.00%
2017	2,420	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$170,731	$82.08	+4.1%
2024	$163,973	$78.83	+2.0%
2023	$160,765	$77.29	+2.1%
2022	$157,459	$75.70	+2.0%
2021	$154,445	$74.25	+0.8%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	492	16%
2	Montana	1,050,493	137	13%
3	North Dakota	755,393	97	13%
4	Alaska	739,795	86	12%
5	Nebraska	1,920,076	185	10%
6	Delaware	961,939	94	10%
7	South Dakota	869,666	90	10%
8	Wyoming	579,315	58	10%
9	Vermont	623,657	55	9%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	511	8%
11	South Carolina	5,024,369	398	8%
12	Alabama	4,874,747	374	8%
13	Utah	3,101,833	248	8%
14	Mississippi	2,984,100	240	8%
15	New Mexico	2,088,070	168	8%
16	Idaho	1,716,943	133	8%
17	Maryland	6,052,177	439	7%
18	Minnesota	5,576,606	415	7%
19	Colorado	5,607,154	377	7%
20	District of Columbia	693,972	52	7%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Thornton	1	1%	$166,029
2	Washington	2	0%	$221,207

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