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 |
$18.18 | $23.88 | $30.54 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$19.14 | $24.23 | $30.81 |
Central Minnesota |
$19.03 | $24.15 | $30.69 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$18.28 | $23.52 | $29.86 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.01 | $23.46 | $24.77 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.72 | $23.76 | $29.65 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.72 | $23.63 | $28.99 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.57 | $25.70 | $31.37 |
* "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 12,930 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 12,783 new Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 703,800 | 705,900 | 2,100 | 0.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14,271 | 13,504 | -767 | -5.4% |
| Central Minnesota | 1,929 | 1,818 | -111 | -5.8% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 896 | 848 | -48 | -5.4% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 1,891 | 1,740 | -151 | -8% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 1,432 | 1,357 | -75 | -5.2% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 1,240 | 1,185 | -55 | -4.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 6,852 | 6,462 | -390 | -5.7% |
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