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Job outlook for transportation mechanics in the United States
Are transportation mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, transportation mechanic jobs are in demand. Transportation mechanic demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Transportation mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of transportation mechanic jobs and the average transportation mechanic salary over time.
Transportation mechanic jobs over time
Transportation mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 493 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 477 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 502 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 500 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 491 | 0.00% |
Average transportation mechanic salary over time
Transportation mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,103 | $20.24 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $40,677 | $19.56 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $39,712 | $19.09 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $38,882 | $18.69 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $37,884 | $18.21 | +1.5% |
Transportation mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of transportation mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where transportation mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for transportation mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 561 | 18% |
| 2 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 179 | 17% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 126 | 17% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 119 | 16% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 74 | 13% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 216 | 11% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 100 | 11% |
| 8 | Delaware | 961,939 | 100 | 10% |
| 9 | Vermont | 623,657 | 62 | 10% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 602 | 9% |
| 11 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 581 | 9% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 432 | 9% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 269 | 9% |
| 14 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 182 | 9% |
| 15 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 159 | 9% |
| 16 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 63 | 9% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 644 | 8% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 463 | 8% |
| 19 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 358 | 8% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 110 | 8% |
Most common cities for transportation mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Albany | 1 | 3% | $36,685 |
| 2 | Temple | 1 | 1% | $38,784 |
| 3 | Topeka | 1 | 1% | $38,483 |
| 4 | San Bernardino | 1 | 0% | $50,050 |