Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in North Dakota
The median for automotive service technicians and mechanics in North Dakota is $57,360 a year, somewhat above the national $50,620 (+13%); the state ranks 14th of 51 states by median. Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics earn 9% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Montana and Minnesota pay more (up to $58,740 in Montana) and South Dakota pays less (down to $51,160 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 2,140 automotive service technicians and mechanics, 4.99 per 1,000 jobs, the 45th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.10 is close to the national share.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $18.08 | $20.83 | $27.58 | $30.56 | $40.32 | $27.88 | 2,140 | 4.99 | 1.10 |
| Annual | $37,610 | $43,330 | $57,360 | $63,560 | $83,860 | $58,000 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $16.66 | $18.70 | $24.34 | $33.86 | $39.32 | $27.13 | 704,640 | – | – |
| Annual | $34,660 | $38,900 | $50,620 | $70,430 | $81,790 | $56,420 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 45th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.10
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.99
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota publish a row for automotive service technicians and mechanics, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot, ND | $28.86 | $60,020 | $37,750 | $84,730 | 210 | 6.24 | 1.38 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $28.61 | $59,510 | $37,570 | $81,170 | 600 | 4.06 | 0.90 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $28.21 | $58,680 | $39,120 | $90,670 | 220 | 4.32 | 0.95 |
| Bismarck, ND | $27.38 | $56,960 | $38,070 | $85,540 | 350 | 4.95 | 1.09 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $27.32 | $56,830 | $37,610 | $83,860 | 510 | 5.88 | 1.30 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $23.70 | $49,300 | $35,260 | $84,910 | 410 | 6.48 | 1.43 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $27.58 | $57,360 | 2,140 | 1.10 |
| Minnesota | $28.07 | $58,390 | 11,980 | 0.90 |
| Montana | $28.24 | $58,740 | 2,900 | 1.25 |
| South Dakota | $24.60 | $51,160 | 2,010 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (every state ranked) and the North Dakota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS North Dakota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.