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

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

Yes, valve mechanic jobs are in demand. Valve mechanic demand is projected to grow 8% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	951	0.00%
2020	1,074	0.00%
2019	1,108	0.00%
2018	1,097	0.00%
2017	1,011	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$48,473	$23.30	+4.3%
2024	$46,489	$22.35	+3.6%
2023	$44,865	$21.57	+0.4%
2022	$44,689	$21.48	+2.4%
2021	$43,625	$20.97	+0.8%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	474	15%
2	Montana	1,050,493	112	11%
3	Alaska	739,795	85	11%
4	North Dakota	755,393	80	11%
5	Wyoming	579,315	57	10%
6	Delaware	961,939	86	9%
7	South Dakota	869,666	77	9%
8	Alabama	4,874,747	374	8%
9	Nebraska	1,920,076	158	8%
10	Vermont	623,657	53	8%
11	Indiana	6,666,818	441	7%
12	Maryland	6,052,177	402	7%
13	Utah	3,101,833	220	7%
14	District of Columbia	693,972	48	7%
15	Virginia	8,470,020	514	6%
16	Arizona	7,016,270	404	6%
17	Tennessee	6,715,984	373	6%
18	New Mexico	2,088,070	120	6%
19	Idaho	1,716,943	104	6%
20	Maine	1,335,907	74	6%

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