According to a recent demand analysis report commissioned by the Minnesota Transportation Center of Excellence:

• On average, Automotive Technology careers pay about $60,100 per year—about $4,000 higher than the average wage statewide across all positions.
• Over 21,900 people work in Automotive Technology roles in Minnesota as of the second quarter of 2020.
• Over the next 5 years, total demand for Automotive Technology talent is anticipated to be around 9,454 professionals needed to fill positions due to job exits and transfers, such as retirements and job changes.
• Nearly 7,000 people work in Collision Repair roles in Minnesota as of the second quarter of 2020.
• Over the next 5 years, total demand for Collision Repair talent is anticipated to be around 3,732 professionals needed to fill positions due to job exits and transfers, such as retirements and job changes.