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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

49-3023 Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics



Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles. Excludes “Automotive Body and Related Repairers" (49-3021), "Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists" (49-3031), and "Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles" (49-2096).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 1,23057$25.53/hr$17.71/hr$20.17/hr$23.56/hr$29.86/hr$35.78/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing20$32.24/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities7,510$26.75/hr
Financial Activities40$24.88/hr
Professional and Business Services110$22.49/hr
Education and Health Services30$33.73/hr
Leisure and Hospitality80$19.17/hr
Other Services5,520$29.64/hr
Public Administration50$35.05/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 240$25.47/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 250$24.02/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 340$26.08/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 380$25.65/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 540$25.28/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 630$27.62/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 690$23.44/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 730$24.51/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 760$25.41/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 830$25.60/hr2.5%
Southeast Balance of State 1,000$23.98/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 1,030$23.56/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 1,050$24.12/hr2.6%
Northwest Minnesota 1,230$23.56/hr2.5%
Southeast Minnesota 1,420$24.05/hr4.2%
Central Minnesota 1,860$25.03/hr4.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 7,000$30.45/hr3.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 8,070$30.36/hrN/A
Minnesota 13,500$28.24/hr3.2%




  • Maintain cleanliness of work area.
  • Test and adjust repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
  • Estimate costs of vehicle repair.
  • Plan work procedures, using charts, technical manuals, and experience.
  • Test drive vehicles and test components and systems, using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, and computerized diagnostic devices.
  • Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
  • Inspect vehicles for damage and record findings so that necessary repairs can be made.
  • Change spark plugs, fuel filters, air filters, and batteries in hybrid electric vehicles.
  • Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, and gasoline filters.
  • Repair and service air conditioning, heating, engine cooling, and electrical systems.