Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in North Dakota
$58,000avg. a year
$27.88 an hour · 2,140 employed
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in North Dakota earn an average of $58,000 a year. That is $1,580 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $56,420. The best-paying metro area is Minot, ND at $61,730.
$57,360Median pay
$27.88Average hourly
+20%Avg. pay since 2020
#18Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying North Dakota metro areas
Average pay for automotive service technicians and mechanics by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1210 jobs
Minot, ND
$61,730
$29.68 an hour
2220 jobs
Grand Forks, ND-MN
$60,130
$28.91 an hour
3350 jobs
Bismarck, ND
$59,350
$28.53 an hour
4600 jobs
Fargo, ND-MN
$59,150
$28.44 an hour
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in North Dakota, charted
Pay over time
North Dakota, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where North Dakota automotive service technicians and mechanics work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
May 2025 · North Dakota highlighted · tap a state
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North Dakota vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $56,420 | $27.13 |
| North Dakota | $58,000 | $27.88 |
| Montana | $59,310 | $28.51 |
| Minnesota | $59,300 | $28.51 |
| South Dakota | $55,660 | $26.76 |
Related jobs in North Dakota
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$68,600
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$75,710
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$59,770
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76,970
- Tire Repairers and Changers$39,680
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$67,410
Average pay, North Dakota, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in North Dakota?
The average is $58,000 a year, and the median is $57,360. That is $1,580 (3%) more than the U.S. average of $56,420.
What is the hourly wage in North Dakota?
$27.88 an hour on average; the median is $27.58.
Where in North Dakota do they earn the most?
Minot, ND ($61,730), followed by Grand Forks, ND-MN ($60,130). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Fargo, ND-MN ($59,150).
How does North Dakota rank?
North Dakota ranks #18 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3023. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national automotive service technicians and mechanics page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.