Car Mechanic Training and Jobs
Schools and Degrees
A formal training program can be found at a community college or a post secondary vocational school. Candidates will also benefit if they attend courses in electronics, automotive repair, chemistry, physics, English and mathematics.
Training and Education
Employees often find employers are looking for a postsecondary vocational award. Car mechanics, in 4% of cases, have bachelor's degree or higher. After high school, 34% of workers pursued some additional career education. Employees, in 62% of cases, had only a high school education.
Job Overview
Car mechanics are repair all kinds of cars. They are required to inspect a repair a car’s damages. If a car has been severely damaged and cannot be repaired, the car mechanic replaces the damaged car part. The advanced technology of today’s automobiles require car mechanics to use computerized shop equipment.
Job Requirements
Car mechanics can obtain the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence certification. This is a standard requirement for car mechanics, and one can opt for certifications in different areas like engine repair, electrical systems, suspension and steering, brake systems and air conditioning and heating. To pass this certification examination, one is required to have a minimum of 2 years of experience. The ASE certification program helps a candidate enhance his skills in multiple areas of car repair, thus allowing them to receive get better job opportunities.
A car mechanic needs to be able assess the problems in a car and accordingly repair or replace the damaged parts. It is also essential for a car mechanic to possess good reasoning ability. Strong analytical skills are a must for car mechanics. Basic computer skills and knowledge of mathematics are also necessary.
Nature of Work
Car mechanics investigate parts of the car like the brakes, belts, fuel systems, plugs and hoses.
Car mechanics usually work indoors in well ventilated and well-lit car repair shops. They frequently need to lift heavy car parts and tools. The car repair shop can be a noisy and dusty place since all the repair work is carried on inside it. Working with greasy and dirty car parts is also part of the job. Though working for 40 hours a week is normal, car mechanics often have to work longer and irregular hours in order to satisfy the needs of the customers.
Area Job Conditions
Car mechanics -of-a-feather seem to flock to Kankakee (Illinois), Palm Coast (Florida), and Punta Gorda (Florida). They are less likely to be found around Olympia (Washington), Lincoln (Nebraska), and New York (New York).
Compensation of workers is best in Danbury (Connecticut), Fairbanks (Alaska), and Janesville (Wisconsin), and much worse in Joplin (Missouri), Weirton (West Virginia), and Altoona (Pennsylvania).
Part-Time and Self Employment
Car mechanics employed part-time are 6% of the total. Workers, in about 17% of cases, work for themselves.
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Car Mechanics by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings)
In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation.
Alabama
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anniston | $36,000 | 160 | -9% |
| Auburn | $35,000 | 140 | -17% |
| Birmingham | $37,000 | 1,900 | -12% |
| Decatur | $31,000 | 190 | -9% |
| Dothan | $32,000 | 320 | +40% |
| Florence | $28,000 | 190 | -6% |
| Gadsden | $35,000 | 170 | +31% |
| Huntsville | $36,000 | 810 | -9% |
| Mobile | $34,000 | 660 | -12% |
| Montgomery | $32,000 | 790 | +14% |
| Tuscaloosa | $33,000 | 280 | -24% |
Alaska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | $52,000 | 930 | +31% |
| Fairbanks | $52,000 | 300 | +152% |
Arizona
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $42,000 | 240 | +9% |
| Kingman | $35,000 | 320 | +76% |
| Phoenix | $39,000 | 8,150 | +4% |
| Prescott | $39,000 | 320 | +52% |
| Tucson | $37,000 | 2,030 | +36% |
| Yuma | $32,000 | 310 | +43% |
Arkansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville | $34,000 | 680 | -22% |
| Fort Smith | $35,000 | 440 | -14% |
| Hot Springs | $26,000 | 240 | +78% |
| Little Rock | $32,000 | 1,590 | +5% |
| Pine Bluff | $30,000 | 150 | +35% |
California
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | $39,000 | 1,220 | +9% |
| Chico | $39,000 | 310 | +12% |
| El Centro | $41,000 | 190 | -1% |
| Fresno | $37,000 | 1,500 | +8% |
| Hanford | $40,000 | 110 | -13% |
| Los Angeles | $38,000 | 13,840 | -23% |
| Madera | $38,000 | 140 | +19% |
| Merced | $35,000 | 310 | +40% |
| Modesto | $43,000 | 690 | +5% |
| Napa | $45,000 | 210 | -15% |
| Oakland | $51,000 | 4,370 | -1% |
| Oxnard | $42,000 | 1,330 | +3% |
| Redding | $43,000 | 340 | +44% |
| Riverside | $40,000 | 5,100 | -4% |
| Sacramento | $45,000 | 3,620 | -6% |
| Salinas | $38,000 | 540 | -20% |
| San Diego | $44,000 | 4,640 | -20% |
| San Francisco | $48,000 | 3,430 | -22% |
| San Jose | $51,000 | 2,990 | -25% |
| San Luis Obispo | $45,000 | 490 | +30% |
| Santa Ana | $44,000 | 4,910 | -24% |
| Santa Barbara | $44,000 | 490 | -31% |
| Santa Cruz | $43,000 | 320 | -9% |
| Santa Rosa | $43,000 | 770 | +4% |
| Stockton | $39,000 | 880 | -2% |
| Vallejo | $43,000 | 490 | -2% |
| Visalia | $38,000 | 460 | -18% |
| Yuba City | $40,000 | 240 | +67% |
Colorado
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $37,000 | 800 | +24% |
| Colorado Springs | $47,000 | 1,490 | +37% |
| Denver | $39,000 | 6,080 | +10% |
| Fort Collins | $39,000 | 650 | +24% |
| Grand Junction | $38,000 | 400 | +80% |
| Greeley | $42,000 | 420 | +45% |
| Pueblo | $30,000 | 320 | +44% |
Connecticut
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | $48,000 | 2,330 | +25% |
| Danbury | $52,000 | 510 | +88% |
| Hartford | $42,000 | 2,250 | -11% |
| New Haven | $42,000 | 1,240 | +5% |
| Norwich | $38,000 | 630 | +24% |
| Waterbury | $40,000 | 400 | +48% |
Delaware
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | $34,000 | 360 | +81% |
| Wilmington | $43,000 | 1,480 | +4% |
District of Columbia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $48,000 | 8,130 | -25% |
Florida
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral | $43,000 | 1,200 | +45% |
| Deltona | $39,000 | 1,060 | +64% |
| Fort Lauderdale | $38,000 | 3,770 | +23% |
| Fort Walton Beach | $38,000 | 450 | +47% |
| Gainesville | $36,000 | 550 | +9% |
| Jacksonville | $40,000 | 3,070 | +16% |
| Lakeland | $37,000 | 1,150 | +43% |
| Miami | $38,000 | 3,750 | -14% |
| Naples | $45,000 | 540 | +17% |
| Ocala | $33,000 | 620 | +74% |
| Orlando | $37,000 | 4,010 | -11% |
| Palm Bay | $34,000 | 970 | +15% |
| Palm Coast | $30,000 | 90 | +63% |
| Panama City | $32,000 | 370 | +35% |
| Pensacola | $32,000 | 750 | +20% |
| Port St Lucie | $37,000 | 790 | +60% |
| Punta Gorda | $35,000 | 340 | +131% |
| Sarasota | $37,000 | 1,130 | +6% |
| Sebastian | $41,000 | 210 | +16% |
| Tallahassee | $37,000 | 760 | +11% |
| Tampa | $37,000 | 5,630 | +11% |
| West Palm Beach | $40,000 | 2,280 | +0% |
Georgia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $34,000 | 220 | -10% |
| Athens | $41,000 | 330 | +17% |
| Atlanta | $37,000 | 9,570 | -7% |
| Augusta | $33,000 | 900 | +2% |
| Brunswick | $32,000 | 230 | +48% |
| Columbus | $33,000 | 750 | +64% |
| Dalton | $31,000 | 440 | +63% |
| Gainesville | $34,000 | 320 | +15% |
| Hinesville | $50,000 | 350 | +669% |
| Macon | $37,000 | 490 | +33% |
| Rome | $34,000 | 170 | +30% |
| Savannah | $38,000 | 1,170 | +86% |
| Valdosta | $33,000 | 270 | +41% |
| Warner Robins | $34,000 | 340 | +63% |
Hawaii
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $44,000 | 1,480 | -23% |
Idaho
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | $35,000 | 1,220 | +8% |
| Coeur Dalene | $38,000 | 250 | +28% |
| Idaho Falls | $38,000 | 290 | +62% |
| Lewiston | $50,000 | 130 | +57% |
| Pocatello | $36,000 | 240 | +117% |
Illinois
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $37,000 | 330 | +18% |
| Champaign | $37,000 | 540 | +28% |
| Chicago | $41,000 | 15,130 | -9% |
| Danville | $30,000 | 190 | +92% |
| Decatur | $30,000 | 330 | +90% |
| Kankakee | $33,000 | 350 | +125% |
| Peoria | $34,000 | 800 | +11% |
| Rockford | $39,000 | 880 | +49% |
| Springfield | $39,000 | 610 | +37% |
Indiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $39,000 | 150 | +5% |
| Bloomington | $36,000 | 290 | +4% |
| Columbus | $37,000 | 160 | +12% |
| Elkhart | $34,000 | 350 | -22% |
| Evansville | $38,000 | 690 | -5% |
| Fort Wayne | $37,000 | 930 | +7% |
| Gary | $41,000 | 1,020 | -12% |
| Indianapolis | $41,000 | 3,220 | -19% |
| Kokomo | $34,000 | 190 | +30% |
| Lafayette | $34,000 | 320 | +6% |
| Michigan City | $36,000 | 150 | -3% |
| Muncie | $32,000 | 210 | +20% |
| South Bend | $38,000 | 510 | -5% |
| Terre Haute | $34,000 | 350 | +29% |
Iowa
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $40,000 | 220 | +58% |
| Cedar Rapids | $34,000 | 710 | +22% |
| Davenport | $35,000 | 1,060 | +33% |
| Des Moines | $39,000 | 1,430 | 0% |
| Dubuque | $35,000 | 180 | -13% |
| Iowa City | $37,000 | 280 | -1% |
| Sioux City | $37,000 | 300 | +3% |
| Waterloo | $32,000 | 490 | +41% |
Kansas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $33,000 | 260 | +58% |
| Manhattan | $36,000 | 500 | +147% |
| Topeka | $36,000 | 460 | +1% |
| Wichita | $36,000 | 1,210 | -3% |
Kentucky
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | $30,000 | 220 | +1% |
| Elizabethtown | $31,000 | 240 | +42% |
| Lexington | $32,000 | 1,120 | +8% |
| Louisville | $33,000 | 2,500 | -7% |
| Owensboro | $30,000 | 260 | +43% |
Louisiana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $31,000 | 330 | +30% |
| Baton Rouge | $31,000 | 1,900 | +17% |
| Houma | $39,000 | 270 | -30% |
| Lafayette | $34,000 | 690 | +15% |
| Lake Charles | $31,000 | 420 | +17% |
| Monroe | $32,000 | 330 | +7% |
| New Orleans | $38,000 | 2,140 | -8% |
| Shreveport | $41,000 | 650 | -15% |
Maine
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor | $35,000 | 360 | +49% |
| Lewiston | $32,000 | 250 | +28% |
| Portland | $39,000 | 1,110 | +29% |
Maryland
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $43,000 | 6,390 | +10% |
| Bethesda | $46,000 | 2,680 | +5% |
| Cumberland | $30,000 | 250 | +81% |
| Hagerstown | $34,000 | 510 | +28% |
| Salisbury | $39,000 | 300 | +44% |
Massachusetts
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $47,000 | 580 | +42% |
| Boston | $46,000 | 5,880 | -24% |
| Brockton | $41,000 | 390 | +6% |
| Framingham | $47,000 | 790 | +14% |
| Haverhill | $42,000 | 540 | +63% |
| Lawrence | $39,000 | 330 | +41% |
| Leominster | $36,000 | 350 | +83% |
| Lowell | $43,000 | 660 | +32% |
| New Bedford | $32,000 | 290 | +13% |
| Peabody | $45,000 | 720 | +72% |
| Pittsfield | $36,000 | 190 | +59% |
| Springfield | $38,000 | 1,630 | +26% |
| Taunton | $41,000 | 300 | +75% |
| Worcester | $41,000 | 1,340 | +23% |
Michigan
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $51,000 | 560 | -21% |
| Battle Creek | $34,000 | 210 | +5% |
| Bay City | $33,000 | 160 | +33% |
| Detroit | $40,000 | 3,000 | +2% |
| Flint | $40,000 | 640 | +18% |
| Grand Rapids | $46,000 | 2,450 | +48% |
| Holland | $38,000 | 550 | +39% |
| Jackson | $42,000 | 230 | +23% |
| Kalamazoo | $37,000 | 530 | -7% |
| Lansing | $38,000 | 700 | -18% |
| Monroe | $37,000 | 230 | +69% |
| Muskegon | $30,000 | 360 | +65% |
| Niles | $41,000 | 290 | +28% |
| Saginaw | $33,000 | 370 | +11% |
| Warren | $41,000 | 4,880 | +2% |
Minnesota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $34,000 | 520 | -4% |
| Minneapolis | $43,000 | 4,880 | -38% |
| Rochester | $38,000 | 310 | -27% |
| St Cloud | $41,000 | 320 | -18% |
Mississippi
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $33,000 | 480 | +8% |
| Hattiesburg | $32,000 | 200 | -11% |
| Jackson | $32,000 | 930 | -15% |
| Pascagoula | 200 | +13% |
Missouri
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $37,000 | 230 | +35% |
| Columbia | $36,000 | 430 | +33% |
| Jefferson City | $31,000 | 340 | +14% |
| Joplin | $28,000 | 500 | +57% |
| Kansas City | $40,000 | 4,640 | +3% |
| Springfield | $33,000 | 1,430 | +75% |
| St Joseph | $35,000 | 280 | +42% |
| St Louis | $37,000 | 7,150 | +21% |
Montana
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | $35,000 | 640 | +88% |
| Great Falls | $38,000 | 230 | +68% |
| Missoula | $43,000 | 220 | +8% |
Nebraska
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $36,000 | 560 | -17% |
| Omaha | $38,000 | 1,920 | -7% |
Nevada
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $43,000 | 170 | +81% |
| Las Vegas | $38,000 | 3,030 | -19% |
| Reno | $49,000 | 890 | +9% |
New Hampshire
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | $42,000 | 420 | -2% |
| Nashua | $44,000 | 750 | +30% |
| Portsmouth | $38,000 | 390 | +73% |
| Rochester | $41,000 | 350 | +67% |
New Jersey
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City | $41,000 | 440 | -28% |
| Camden | $41,000 | 2,670 | +16% |
| Edison | $42,000 | 3,880 | -15% |
| Newark | $45,000 | 4,760 | +7% |
| Ocean City | $41,000 | 190 | +22% |
| Trenton | $42,000 | 860 | -12% |
| Vineland | $40,000 | 390 | +65% |
New Mexico
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $35,000 | 1,830 | +9% |
| Farmington | $39,000 | 320 | +67% |
| Las Cruces | $30,000 | 340 | +34% |
| Santa Fe | $40,000 | 300 | +22% |
New York
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $39,000 | 2,280 | +15% |
| Binghamton | $30,000 | 540 | +16% |
| Buffalo | $33,000 | 3,130 | +29% |
| Elmira | $30,000 | 300 | +109% |
| Glens Falls | $38,000 | 380 | +87% |
| Ithaca | $37,000 | 230 | +48% |
| Kingston | $36,000 | 450 | +89% |
| Nassau | $42,000 | 6,340 | +13% |
| New York | $41,000 | 14,300 | -38% |
| Poughkeepsie | $44,000 | 1,750 | +64% |
| Rochester | $37,000 | 2,680 | +20% |
| Syracuse | $37,000 | 1,900 | +39% |
| Utica | $32,000 | 710 | +36% |
North Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $39,000 | 740 | -2% |
| Burlington | $34,000 | 280 | +26% |
| Charlotte | $47,000 | 4,500 | +19% |
| Durham | $36,000 | 1,050 | -12% |
| Fayetteville | $36,000 | 870 | +65% |
| Goldsboro | $29,000 | 160 | +4% |
| Greensboro | $37,000 | 1,950 | +25% |
| Greenville | $34,000 | 310 | +15% |
| Hickory | $34,000 | 740 | +19% |
| Jacksonville | $46,000 | 280 | +73% |
| Raleigh | $43,000 | 1,640 | -28% |
| Rocky Mount | $34,000 | 300 | +32% |
| Wilmington | $40,000 | 710 | +24% |
| Winston Salem | $41,000 | 890 | -2% |
North Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $37,000 | 280 | +8% |
| Fargo | $36,000 | 530 | +4% |
| Grand Forks | $34,000 | 240 | +29% |
Ohio
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | $36,000 | 1,340 | -4% |
| Canton | $35,000 | 800 | +13% |
| Cincinnati | $38,000 | 3,760 | -16% |
| Cleveland | $38,000 | 4,570 | +1% |
| Columbus | $37,000 | 3,080 | -24% |
| Dayton | $33,000 | 1,950 | +17% |
| Lima | $36,000 | 280 | +38% |
| Mansfield | $32,000 | 270 | +34% |
| Sandusky | $31,000 | 140 | +8% |
| Springfield | $40,000 | 230 | +25% |
| Steubenville | $28,000 | 180 | +14% |
| Toledo | $35,000 | 1,520 | +19% |
| Youngstown | $32,000 | 1,200 | +23% |
Oklahoma
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton | $31,000 | 220 | +42% |
| Oklahoma City | $35,000 | 2,750 | +8% |
| Tulsa | $33,000 | 1,710 | -9% |
Oregon
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bend | $43,000 | 240 | -4% |
| Corvallis | $46,000 | 110 | +13% |
| Eugene | $38,000 | 540 | -9% |
| Medford | $37,000 | 390 | +25% |
| Portland | $41,000 | 3,480 | -23% |
| Salem | $39,000 | 470 | -25% |
Pennsylvania
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $40,000 | 2,160 | +43% |
| Altoona | $29,000 | 480 | +100% |
| Erie | $33,000 | 690 | +28% |
| Harrisburg | $37,000 | 1,460 | +5% |
| Johnstown | $30,000 | 360 | +64% |
| Lancaster | $39,000 | 1,350 | +33% |
| Lebanon | $35,000 | 480 | +176% |
| Philadelphia | $39,000 | 8,820 | +4% |
| Pittsburgh | $34,000 | 7,080 | +39% |
| Reading | $37,000 | 1,080 | +52% |
| Scranton | $32,000 | 1,330 | +18% |
| State College | $36,000 | 280 | +13% |
| Williamsport | $40,000 | 350 | +75% |
| York | $33,000 | 1,100 | +46% |
Rhode Island
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $37,000 | 2,940 | +20% |
South Carolina
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | $35,000 | 320 | +45% |
| Charleston | $37,000 | 1,430 | +14% |
| Columbia | $37,000 | 1,680 | +10% |
| Florence | $34,000 | 460 | +44% |
| Greenville | $33,000 | 1,410 | +8% |
| Myrtle Beach | $33,000 | 480 | +6% |
| Spartanburg | $32,000 | 520 | +8% |
| Sumter | $31,000 | 160 | +33% |
South Dakota
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid City | $32,000 | 310 | +23% |
| Sioux Falls | $37,000 | 610 | +4% |
Tennessee
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $36,000 | 800 | -18% |
| Clarksville | $36,000 | 450 | +42% |
| Cleveland | $31,000 | 180 | +41% |
| Jackson | $36,000 | 280 | +21% |
| Johnson City | $36,000 | 310 | +8% |
| Kingsport | $31,000 | 570 | +13% |
| Knoxville | $31,000 | 2,290 | +57% |
| Memphis | $38,000 | 2,770 | +2% |
| Morristown | $32,000 | 260 | +49% |
| Nashville | $39,000 | 3,300 | +1% |
Texas
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | $31,000 | 330 | +32% |
| Amarillo | $30,000 | 670 | +52% |
| Austin | $41,000 | 3,210 | -8% |
| Beaumont | $40,000 | 820 | +20% |
| Brownsville | $32,000 | 450 | -18% |
| College Station | $37,000 | 470 | +25% |
| Corpus Christi | $35,000 | 580 | -24% |
| Dallas | $39,000 | 7,270 | -22% |
| El Paso | $30,000 | 1,220 | +3% |
| Fort Worth | $37,000 | 4,090 | +7% |
| Houston | $39,000 | 9,720 | -17% |
| Killeen | $37,000 | 660 | +23% |
| Laredo | $30,000 | 340 | +7% |
| Longview | $33,000 | 400 | +2% |
| Lubbock | $36,000 | 700 | +33% |
| Mcallen | $30,000 | 900 | -9% |
| Midland | $40,000 | 470 | +89% |
| Odessa | $41,000 | 350 | +58% |
| San Angelo | $35,000 | 220 | +40% |
| San Antonio | $37,000 | 3,680 | -5% |
| Sherman | $38,000 | 200 | +28% |
| Texarkana | 620 | +192% | |
| Tyler | $34,000 | 420 | +14% |
| Victoria | $37,000 | 230 | +25% |
| Waco | $38,000 | 390 | -5% |
| Wichita Falls | $36,000 | 300 | +38% |
Utah
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | $42,000 | 170 | -7% |
| Ogden | $41,000 | 1,010 | +18% |
| Provo | $42,000 | 780 | +8% |
| Salt Lake City | $40,000 | 2,470 | -8% |
| St George | $42,000 | 250 | +43% |
Vermont
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $38,000 | 440 | -5% |
Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $29,000 | 350 | +46% |
| Charlottesville | $44,000 | 470 | +34% |
| Danville | $34,000 | 300 | +134% |
| Harrisonburg | $34,000 | 300 | +37% |
| Lynchburg | $36,000 | 590 | +45% |
| Richmond | $44,000 | 3,390 | +25% |
| Roanoke | $33,000 | 1,030 | +56% |
| Virginia Beach | $40,000 | 3,560 | +6% |
| Winchester | $34,000 | 230 | +20% |
Washington
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $44,000 | 310 | +5% |
| Bremerton | $39,000 | 490 | +46% |
| Kennewick | $40,000 | 450 | +9% |
| Longview | $41,000 | 160 | +31% |
| Mount Vernon | $42,000 | 330 | +95% |
| Olympia | $46,000 | 270 | -34% |
| Seattle | $40,000 | 4,450 | -29% |
| Spokane | $38,000 | 950 | +8% |
| Tacoma | $39,000 | 1,180 | +3% |
| Wenatchee | $43,000 | 150 | +3% |
| Yakima | $33,000 | 360 | +6% |
West Virginia
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $27,000 | 1,010 | +65% |
| Huntington | $29,000 | 730 | +55% |
| Morgantown | $26,000 | 280 | +35% |
| Parkersburg | $26,000 | 420 | +55% |
| Wheeling | $29,000 | 310 | +20% |
Wisconsin
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $35,000 | 600 | +26% |
| Eau Claire | $33,000 | 450 | +52% |
| Fond | $38,000 | 230 | +42% |
| Green Bay | $39,000 | 550 | -23% |
| La Crosse | $38,000 | 300 | +4% |
| Madison | $40,000 | 1,140 | -23% |
| Milwaukee | $43,000 | 3,600 | -2% |
| Oshkosh | $35,000 | 290 | -19% |
| Racine | $36,000 | 390 | +30% |
| Sheboygan | $37,000 | 230 | +5% |
| Wausau | $35,000 | 360 | +37% |
Wyoming
| City and Area | Median Salary | Employees | Job Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper | $39,000 | 250 | +84% |
| Cheyenne | $32,000 | 230 | +43% |