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

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

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

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	43	0.00%
2020	42	0.00%
2019	44	0.00%
2018	44	0.00%
2017	43	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$41,605	$20.00	+3.5%
2024	$40,196	$19.33	+2.4%
2023	$39,243	$18.87	+2.1%
2022	$38,423	$18.47	+2.6%
2021	$37,436	$18.00	+1.5%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	507	16%
2	North Dakota	755,393	96	13%
3	Montana	1,050,493	131	12%
4	Alaska	739,795	89	12%
5	Wyoming	579,315	61	11%
6	Nebraska	1,920,076	186	10%
7	Delaware	961,939	95	10%
8	South Dakota	869,666	90	10%
9	Vermont	623,657	59	9%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	505	8%
11	South Carolina	5,024,369	384	8%
12	Alabama	4,874,747	372	8%
13	Utah	3,101,833	244	8%
14	New Mexico	2,088,070	170	8%
15	District of Columbia	693,972	56	8%
16	Virginia	8,470,020	580	7%
17	Maryland	6,052,177	451	7%
18	Louisiana	4,684,333	331	7%
19	Oklahoma	3,930,864	258	7%
20	Mississippi	2,984,100	218	7%

Rank	City	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl	Avg. salary
1	Fort Lauderdale	2	1%	$36,408
2	Santa Monica	1	1%	$43,072

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