Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Diagnose problems and repair cars and light trucks.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $24.40 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: 0.3% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Vocational training is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Automotive Service Technician Shop Foreperson Automotive Technician See more job title examples |
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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 above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics *
U S |
$17.9 | $23.4 | $30.26 |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.86 | $24.4 | $30.42 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.76 | $24.05 | $30.48 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$17.9 | $23.38 | $29.48 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$17.9 | $22.6 | $28.29 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$18.02 | $23.2 | $28.96 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$18.35 | $23.73 | $29.4 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.01 | $25.21 | $31.45 |
* "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 11610 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.
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