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Job outlook for tractor trailer mechanics in the United States
Tractor trailer mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected tractor trailer mechanic job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for tractor trailer mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Tractor trailer mechanic salaries have increased 11% for tractor trailer mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,842 tractor trailer mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 86,895 active tractor trailer mechanic job openings in the US.
The average tractor trailer mechanic salary is $47,816.
Are tractor trailer mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, tractor trailer mechanic jobs are in demand. Tractor trailer mechanic demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Tractor trailer mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of tractor trailer mechanic jobs and the average tractor trailer mechanic salary over time.
Tractor trailer mechanic jobs over time
Tractor trailer mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,842 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,654 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,952 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,919 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,819 | 0.00% |
Average tractor trailer mechanic salary over time
Tractor trailer mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,816 | $22.99 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $46,197 | $22.21 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $45,101 | $21.68 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $44,158 | $21.23 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $43,025 | $20.69 | +1.5% |
Tractor trailer mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of tractor trailer mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where tractor trailer mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for tractor trailer mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 705 | 22% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 217 | 21% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 140 | 19% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 161 | 17% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 126 | 17% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 300 | 16% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 275 | 16% |
| 8 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 215 | 16% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 95 | 15% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 89 | 15% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 951 | 14% |
| 12 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 675 | 14% |
| 13 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 637 | 14% |
| 14 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,382 | 13% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 926 | 13% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 727 | 13% |
| 17 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 673 | 13% |
| 18 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 542 | 13% |
| 19 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 397 | 13% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 173 | 13% |
Most common cities for tractor trailer mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | 1 | 2% | $43,353 |
| 2 | New Brunswick | 1 | 2% | $51,884 |
| 3 | Manchester | 1 | 1% | $49,497 |
| 4 | Newark | 1 | 0% | $52,015 |