Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,480 or more. The middle half of automotive service technicians and mechanics in Minneapolis earn between $48,740 and $76,020.
- $39K10th
- $49K25th
- $60KMedian
- $76K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,920 | $5,243 | $30.25 |
| Median | $60,490 | $5,041 | $29.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,740 | $4,062 | $23.43 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,020 | $6,335 | $36.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Automotive service technicians and mechanics in Minneapolis earn 6% more than the Minnesota average ($59,300) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($56,420). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $50,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $62,920 | $60,490 | $39,310 | $92,480 | 7,180 |
| Minnesota | $59,300 | $58,390 | $38,310 | $83,180 | 11,980 |
| United States | $56,420 | $50,620 | $34,660 | $81,790 | 704,640 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $62,920, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $49,981 a year, or $4,165 a month and $1,922 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $50,510 | $4,209 |
| Working in MN | $49,981 | $4,165 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for automotive service technicians and mechanics? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $62,920 buys what about $60,026 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for automotive service technicians and mechanics
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($75,730).
- San Francisco, CA$75,730
- San Jose, CA$75,410
- Hinesville, GA$74,460
- Napa, CA$71,100
- Santa Rosa, CA$70,890
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make an hour in Minneapolis?
$30.25 an hour on average, and $29.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the automotive service technicians and mechanics take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $49,981 a year ($4,165 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,920. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do automotive service technicians and mechanics earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($56,420).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 49-3023; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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