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

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

Yes, weapons mechanic jobs are in demand. Weapons mechanic demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	584	0.00%
2020	537	0.00%
2019	574	0.00%
2018	559	0.00%
2017	547	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$57,259	$27.53	+6.7%
2024	$53,687	$25.81	+1.3%
2023	$53,000	$25.48	+1.3%
2022	$52,299	$25.14	+0.8%
2021	$51,867	$24.94	+2.0%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	490	16%
2	Montana	1,050,493	129	12%
3	North Dakota	755,393	94	12%
4	Alaska	739,795	86	12%
5	Delaware	961,939	95	10%
6	South Dakota	869,666	83	10%
7	Wyoming	579,315	58	10%
8	Nebraska	1,920,076	182	9%
9	Vermont	623,657	56	9%
10	Indiana	6,666,818	504	8%
11	South Carolina	5,024,369	387	8%
12	Alabama	4,874,747	373	8%
13	Utah	3,101,833	240	8%
14	New Mexico	2,088,070	167	8%
15	Maryland	6,052,177	437	7%
16	Minnesota	5,576,606	400	7%
17	Louisiana	4,684,333	328	7%
18	Oklahoma	3,930,864	262	7%
19	Mississippi	2,984,100	217	7%
20	Idaho	1,716,943	123	7%

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