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 |
$15.25 | $20.54 | $27.39 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$16.62 | $21.18 | $26.98 |
Central Minnesota |
$16.07 | $20.20 | $23.99 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$17.02 | $22.08 | $28.19 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$16.86 | $20.85 | $25.72 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$15.82 | $20.43 | $28.24 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$11.96 | $17.04 | $22.59 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.59 | $22.49 | $28.50 |
* "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 11,830 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 shrinking.
There will be a need for about 14,318 new Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 770,100 | 763,600 | -6,400 | -0.8% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,775 | 14,729 | -46 | -0.3% |
| Central Minnesota | 2,001 | 2,073 | 72 | 3.6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 914 | 895 | -19 | -2.1% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 1,749 | 1,727 | -22 | -1.3% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,568 | 1,569 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 1,452 | 1,450 | -2 | -0.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 7,087 | 7,059 | -28 | -0.4% |
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