Automotive Body and Related Repairer Salary
Automotive Body and Related Repairers earn a median $54,890 a year nationally. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
U.S. median
$54,890
$26.39 per hour
Range
$36,910 – $87,940
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
149,310
across the U.S.
▲6.2%
Pay trend: The median for automotive body and related repairers in the U.S. rose from $51,680 (May 2024) to $54,890 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 3.8%.
What automotive body and related repairers do
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 12,600
- Self-employed
- 9%
Employment of automotive body and related repairers is projected to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 12,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Automotive Body and Related Repairer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$46,284
per year · effective tax rate 15.7%
$3,857Monthly
$1,929Twice a month
$1,780Every 2 weeks
$22.25Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,407
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,403
- Medicare (1.45%)$796
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$46,284
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,910 | $17.75 | $31,837 |
| 25th percentile | $45,750 | $22.00 | $38,940 |
| Median (50th) | $54,890 | $26.39 | $46,284 |
| 75th percentile | $69,200 | $33.27 | $57,512 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $87,940 | $42.28 | $70,696 |
Best cities for automotive body and related repairers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $76,740 | $58,892 | $50,939 | 2,680 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $56,060 | $47,224 | $47,881 | 3,410 |
| 3 | Dallas, TX | $57,280 | $48,204 | $46,760 | 4,080 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $67,090 | $53,001 | $46,669 | 4,270 |
| 5 | Philadelphia, PA | $59,000 | $47,775 | $46,585 | 2,660 |
| 6 | Atlanta, GA | $55,690 | $44,659 | $44,634 | 2,690 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $57,920 | $46,188 | $41,033 | 8,150 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $52,040 | $41,563 | $40,121 | 4,450 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $51,680 | $43,705 | $38,286 | 2,430 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $76,740
- Los Angeles, CA — $67,090
- Philadelphia, PA — $59,000
- New York, NY — $57,920
- Dallas, TX — $57,280
- Houston, TX — $56,060
- Atlanta, GA — $55,690
- Chicago, IL — $52,040
- Miami, FL — $51,680
Automotive Body and Related Repairer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $72,490 | +21.6% | $57,725 | $46,820 – $93,600 | 800 |
| California | $66,860 | +6.9% | $52,860 | $41,910 – $97,480 | 14,050 |
| District of Columbia | $62,640 | +12.2% | $49,886 | $40,950 – $97,510 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $62,400 | +3.3% | $50,419 | $45,760 – $83,210 | 3,720 |
| Alaska | $61,680 | +2.5% | $51,740 | $46,370 – $81,060 | 270 |
| Minnesota | $60,970 | +1.3% | $48,547 | $41,500 – $92,900 | 2,910 |
| Hawaii | $60,540 | +1.3% | $47,753 | $34,190 – $83,580 | 450 |
| Missouri | $60,540 | +2.8% | $48,916 | $36,240 – $81,630 | 4,350 |
| Nevada | $60,520 | +5.3% | $50,808 | $45,070 – $126,920 | 1,020 |
| Oregon | $60,000 | +20.8% | $45,970 | $40,920 – $92,700 | 1,660 |
| Colorado | $59,880 | +1.4% | $48,367 | $38,280 – $97,630 | 3,120 |
| Massachusetts | $59,300 | +0.0% | $47,083 | $45,200 – $77,400 | 3,060 |
| Washington | $58,340 | −0.5% | $49,056 | $40,830 – $133,140 | 2,330 |
| Connecticut | $58,220 | −4.4% | $47,265 | $44,650 – $78,270 | 1,850 |
| Virginia | $57,760 | +3.4% | $46,083 | $36,950 – $124,120 | 3,720 |
| Montana | $57,500 | +17.7% | $46,435 | $34,830 – $72,850 | 500 |
| Michigan | $56,880 | +17.0% | $45,716 | $37,360 – $84,050 | 5,010 |
| Wisconsin | $56,660 | +13.2% | $45,994 | $38,200 – $75,500 | 2,690 |
| Maryland | $56,100 | −5.1% | $44,955 | $38,370 – $114,490 | 2,930 |
| North Dakota | $55,160 | +10.4% | $46,501 | $36,970 – $98,600 | 680 |
| Arizona | $54,510 | +10.2% | $44,825 | $37,210 – $81,150 | 2,750 |
| Nebraska | $54,130 | +8.1% | $44,090 | $36,860 – $72,730 | 1,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,660 | +4.4% | $43,648 | $34,840 – $78,310 | 6,650 |
| South Carolina | $53,290 | −10.0% | $42,958 | $37,540 – $78,110 | 2,140 |
| New Hampshire | $52,790 | +2.6% | $44,597 | $43,910 – $78,880 | 750 |
| Alabama | $52,040 | +10.1% | $41,657 | $33,060 – $72,880 | 1,810 |
| Illinois | $52,020 | +2.6% | $41,548 | $34,460 – $77,730 | 5,750 |
| Texas | $51,700 | +2.7% | $43,721 | $34,140 – $78,570 | 14,070 |
| Georgia | $51,190 | +2.3% | $41,277 | $36,140 – $97,080 | 4,680 |
| Indiana | $51,160 | +3.2% | $41,807 | $36,610 – $82,290 | 3,780 |
| Vermont | $50,900 | −9.1% | $41,807 | $38,510 – $74,140 | 320 |
| North Carolina | $50,520 | −0.2% | $41,266 | $36,630 – $83,250 | 5,180 |
| Maine | $50,350 | −2.0% | $40,419 | $37,820 – $72,080 | 680 |
| Utah | $50,200 | −1.7% | $41,223 | $32,660 – $78,040 | 1,590 |
| Mississippi | $49,500 | +2.3% | $40,705 | $31,110 – $73,810 | 1,380 |
| South Dakota | $49,460 | −9.3% | $41,921 | $39,180 – $74,110 | 800 |
| Iowa | $49,400 | −1.5% | $40,648 | $37,690 – $85,730 | 1,830 |
| Arkansas | $49,310 | +4.4% | $40,090 | $36,070 – $76,550 | 1,140 |
| Idaho | $49,200 | +3.2% | $40,213 | $36,610 – $93,040 | 850 |
| Wyoming | $49,200 | +7.2% | $41,712 | $40,550 – $70,140 | 200 |
| Ohio | $49,080 | +0.7% | $41,048 | $36,770 – $78,370 | 5,950 |
| Kansas | $48,920 | −2.5% | $39,557 | $36,880 – $82,310 | 1,530 |
| Oklahoma | $48,810 | +5.1% | $39,748 | $29,980 – $76,180 | 2,330 |
| Delaware | $48,780 | +3.0% | $39,344 | $33,840 – $74,370 | 340 |
| Florida | $48,600 | −2.3% | $41,230 | $36,390 – $93,170 | 9,220 |
| New Mexico | $48,260 | +3.4% | $39,849 | $36,220 – $78,060 | 810 |
| New York | $47,670 | −5.3% | $38,506 | $37,580 – $81,970 | 8,530 |
| Tennessee | $47,460 | −5.3% | $40,314 | $34,950 – $70,310 | 3,970 |
| Louisiana | $47,150 | −4.7% | $39,037 | $30,910 – $76,100 | 1,660 |
| West Virginia | $47,090 | +0.1% | $38,625 | $33,900 – $62,840 | 670 |
| Kentucky | $46,080 | −2.3% | $37,710 | $28,360 – $80,770 | 1,680 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic | $50,620 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Automotive Glass Installer and Repairer | $47,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.7% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician | $56,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician | $57,550 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.9% |
| Recreational Vehicle Service Technician | $52,000 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.7% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | $48,580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.1% |
| Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist | $61,770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanic | $47,880 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.3% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | $65,510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| Bicycle Repairer | $42,780 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a automotive body and related repairer make?
The national median salary for automotive body and related repairers is $54,890 a year ($26.39 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,910 and the top 10% earn over $87,940. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays automotive body and related repairers the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median pay at $72,490. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many automotive body and related repairers are there in the U.S.?
About 149,310 people work as automotive body and related repairers nationwide.