Auto Mechanic Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median auto mechanic in the Minneapolis area earns $60,490 a year ($29.08 an hour), 19% above the U.S. median ($50,620) and 4% above the Minnesota median ($58,390). Half of the 7,180 auto mechanics there earn between $48,740 and $76,020.
Median $60,490
10th: $39,31090th: $92,480
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,310 | $38,310 | $34,660 |
| 25th percentile | $48,740 | $46,620 | $38,900 |
| Median | $60,490 | $58,390 | $50,620 |
| 75th percentile | $76,020 | $73,250 | $70,430 |
| 90th percentile | $92,480 | $83,180 | $81,790 |
| Average | $62,920 | $59,300 | $56,420 |
| Jobs | 7,180 | 11,980 | 704,640 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for auto mechanic pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($77,840).
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Check my payAuto mechanic pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $77,840
- San Francisco, CA: $76,030
- Sacramento, CA: $72,020
- San Diego, CA: $64,320
- Riverside, CA: $64,210
- Boston, MA: $63,060
- Los Angeles, CA: $62,820
- Milwaukee, WI: $62,530
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Similar jobs in Minneapolis, MN
- Maintenance Worker: $60,470
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic: $74,800
- HVAC Technician: $77,490
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.