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

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

Yes, wind energy mechanic jobs are in demand. Wind energy mechanic demand is projected to grow 44% from 2018 to 2028.

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Year	# of jobs	% of population
2021	129	0.00%
2020	75	0.00%
2019	76	0.00%
2018	71	0.00%
2017	56	0.00%

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$45,143	$21.70	+6.3%
2024	$42,477	$20.42	--2.7%
2023	$43,649	$20.99	+0.9%
2022	$43,256	$20.80	+3.1%
2021	$41,955	$20.17	+2.4%

Rank	State	Population	# of jobs	Employment/ 1000ppl
1	Iowa	3,145,711	523	17%
2	North Dakota	755,393	119	16%
3	Montana	1,050,493	145	14%
4	Wyoming	579,315	82	14%
5	South Dakota	869,666	114	13%
6	Alaska	739,795	96	13%
7	Nebraska	1,920,076	210	11%
8	Delaware	961,939	108	11%
9	Vermont	623,657	70	11%
10	New Mexico	2,088,070	199	10%
11	District of Columbia	693,972	69	10%
12	Utah	3,101,833	266	9%
13	Indiana	6,666,818	527	8%
14	Maryland	6,052,177	482	8%
15	Minnesota	5,576,606	438	8%
16	South Carolina	5,024,369	409	8%
17	Alabama	4,874,747	389	8%
18	Mississippi	2,984,100	236	8%
19	Idaho	1,716,943	145	8%
20	Kansas	2,913,123	210	7%

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