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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023) in North Central Workforce Development Area
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North Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment2,250
Mean wage$25.28
Entry wage$16.54
10th percentile wage$15.08
50th percentile wage$24.06
90th percentile wage$37.33
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,43063.3%
Other Services76033.7%
Financial Activities200.7%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Other Services760$24.20
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities1,430$23.86
Financial Activities20$19.37
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
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).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $24.06 $29.49 -$5.43
2022$23.22+3.6%$28.46+3.6%-$5.23
2021$22.14+4.9%$27.14+4.9%-$4.99
2020$21.42+3.4%$26.26+3.4%-$4.83
2019$20.70+3.5%$25.37+3.5%-$4.67
2018$20.22+2.4%$24.79+2.4%-$4.56
2017$19.76+2.3%$24.22+2.3%-$4.46
2016$19.26+2.6%$23.60+2.6%-$4.34
2015$18.93+1.7%$23.21+1.7%-$4.27
2014$18.51+2.3%$22.68+2.3%-$4.17
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $24.06 $25.78 -$1.72
2022$23.22+3.6%$24.92+3.4%-$1.70
2021$22.14+4.9%$23.58+5.7%-$1.43
2020$21.42+3.4%$22.77+3.5%-$1.35
2019$20.70+3.5%$22.13+2.9%-$1.42
2018$20.22+2.4%$21.48+3.0%-$1.25
2017$19.76+2.3%$20.87+2.9%-$1.10
2016$19.26+2.6%$20.38+2.4%-$1.12
2015$18.93+1.7%$19.86+2.6%-$0.92
2014$18.51+2.3%$19.44+2.2%-$0.93
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $26.31  1,240  
Northwest $24.47  1,300  
South Central $24.12  1,660  
Eastern $24.06  870  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $24.06  2,250  
South Central $24.12  1,660  
Northwest $24.47  1,300  
Southwest $26.31  1,240  
Wages in other areas
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