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Job outlook for truck trailer mechanics in the United States
Truck trailer mechanic job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected truck trailer mechanic job growth rate is 4% from 2018-2028.
About 12,600 new jobs for truck trailer mechanics are projected over the next decade.
Truck trailer mechanic salaries have increased 11% for truck trailer mechanics in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,531 truck trailer mechanics currently employed in the United States.
There are 124,876 active truck trailer mechanic job openings in the US.
The average truck trailer mechanic salary is $48,768.
Are truck trailer mechanic jobs in demand?
Yes, truck trailer mechanic jobs are in demand. Truck trailer mechanic demand is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028.
Truck trailer mechanic job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of truck trailer mechanic jobs and the average truck trailer mechanic salary over time.
Truck trailer mechanic jobs over time
Truck trailer mechanic job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,531 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,160 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,747 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 11,682 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 11,485 | 0.00% |
Average truck trailer mechanic salary over time
Truck trailer mechanic salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,768 | $23.45 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $47,117 | $22.65 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $46,000 | $22.12 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $45,038 | $21.65 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $43,882 | $21.10 | +1.5% |
Truck trailer mechanic jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of truck trailer mechanic job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where truck trailer mechanics earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for truck trailer mechanics
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 320 | 42% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,749 | 24% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,660 | 24% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,278 | 23% |
| 5 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 590 | 20% |
| 6 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,167 | 17% |
| 7 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 545 | 17% |
| 8 | New York | 19,849,399 | 3,160 | 16% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,776 | 15% |
| 10 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 3,162 | 15% |
| 11 | Alaska | 739,795 | 114 | 15% |
| 12 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 144 | 14% |
| 13 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 96 | 14% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 122 | 13% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 218 | 11% |
| 16 | Vermont | 623,657 | 71 | 11% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 62 | 11% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 452 | 10% |
| 19 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 86 | 10% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 117 | 9% |
Most common cities for truck trailer mechanics
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prior Lake | 2 | 8% | $44,407 |
| 2 | Rapid City | 2 | 3% | $44,809 |
| 3 | Billings | 1 | 1% | $42,920 |