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Job outlook for trailer mechanics in the United States
Trailer mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected trailer mechanic job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for trailer mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Trailer mechanic salaries have increased 11% for trailer mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 5,462 trailer mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 86,057 active trailer mechanic job openings in the US.
The average trailer mechanic salary is $42,569.
Are trailer mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, trailer mechanic jobs are in demand. Trailer mechanic demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Trailer mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of trailer mechanic jobs and the average trailer mechanic salary over time.
Trailer mechanic jobs over time
Trailer mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,462 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 5,286 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 5,565 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 5,534 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 5,440 | 0.00% |
Average trailer mechanic salary over time
Trailer mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,569 | $20.47 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $41,128 | $19.77 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $40,152 | $19.30 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $39,313 | $18.90 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $38,304 | $18.42 | +1.5% |
Trailer mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of trailer mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where trailer mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for trailer mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 700 | 22% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 190 | 18% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 153 | 16% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 124 | 16% |
| 5 | Alaska | 739,795 | 119 | 16% |
| 6 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 85 | 15% |
| 7 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 675 | 14% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 261 | 14% |
| 9 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 188 | 14% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 90 | 14% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,356 | 13% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 885 | 13% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 223 | 13% |
| 14 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 904 | 12% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 680 | 12% |
| 16 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 673 | 12% |
| 17 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 572 | 12% |
| 18 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 378 | 12% |
| 19 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 391 | 11% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 152 | 11% |
Most common cities for trailer mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennesaw | 2 | 6% | $40,098 |
| 2 | Commerce City | 2 | 4% | $42,231 |
| 3 | Pico Rivera | 2 | 3% | $50,110 |
| 4 | Joliet | 3 | 2% | $45,620 |
| 5 | Cedar Rapids | 2 | 2% | $45,716 |
| 6 | Ankeny | 1 | 2% | $45,449 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 3 | 1% | $40,016 |
| 8 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $45,392 |
| 9 | Riverside | 2 | 1% | $49,953 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | 2 | 1% | $48,452 |
| 11 | Chicago | 4 | 0% | $45,824 |
| 12 | Indianapolis | 4 | 0% | $41,340 |
| 13 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $43,893 |