Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Minnesota
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Minnesota earn a median of $63,990 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,990
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,000; the top 10% earn over $85,640. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
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- Avionics Technicians$55,660 median in Minnesota
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- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$61,670 median in Minnesota
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$76,640 median in Minnesota
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$71,240 median in Minnesota
- Robotics Technicians$61,670 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Minnesota
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Minnesota?
The median is $63,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,000 and the top 10% earn over $85,640. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 44 (−14% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.