Recent demand analysis report commissioned by the Minnesota Transportation Center of Excellence
Judell Anderson • January 11, 2021
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.
Job Opportunities in the Automotive Industry
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) is pleased to announce scholarship awards totaling $21,000 to help automotive service and collision repair students pay for tuition or tools during the 2021-22 school year.
Service Advisor Job Overview
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will be awarding scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive (auto service or collision repair) programs.
As part of its 2020 workplan, Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair & Service (MNCARS) “adopted” two high school programs to provide enhanced support and mentoring during the year.
A recent 2019-2020 “State of the Industry” report published by Body Shop Business offered some insight into the collision repair market in Minnesota.
Thanks to another successful fundraising drive within the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) membership,
As students across the state return to school, more information about the benefits of a career in auto service and collision repair are available on carcareers.org, including new videos of students sharing their own passion for the industry.
According to a recent article in the Star Tribune, Minnesotans have much to be proud of,
There are many possibilities when it comes to a career in collision repair.
