Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics *
U S |
$14.72 | $19.82 | $26.65 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$15.71 | $19.65 | $24.49 |
Central Minnesota |
$15.15 | $19.16 | $23.16 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$16.00 | $19.30 | $24.02 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$15.56 | $19.20 | $23.54 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$15.11 | $18.95 | $27.21 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$12.69 | $17.36 | $22.34 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$16.43 | $20.61 | $25.24 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 11,950 workers employed in this large career.
Where do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics most often work?
- Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
- Repair and Maintenance
- Gasoline Stations
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- General Merchandise Stores
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 13,329 new Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 749,900 | 795,800 | 45,900 | 6.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13,727 | 14,216 | 489 | 3.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 1,461 | 1,491 | 30 | 2.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,938 | 2,088 | 150 | 7.7% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 972 | 969 | -3 | -0.3% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 6,878 | 7,107 | 229 | 3.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,301 | 1,339 | 38 | 2.9% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 1,221 | 1,259 | 38 | 3.1% |
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