How much does an automotive body and related repairer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $26.39 an hour or $4,574 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.39
- Average (mean)
- $59,690
- Jobs
- 149,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| Median | $54,890 | $26.39 | |
| 75th | $69,200 | $33.27 | |
| 90th | $87,940 | $42.28 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Rhode Island | $72,490 |
| California | $66,860 |
| District of Columbia | $62,640 |
| New Jersey | $62,400 |
| Alaska | $61,680 |
| Minnesota | $60,970 |
| Hawaii | $60,540 |
| Missouri | $60,540 |
| Nevada | $60,520 |
| Oregon | $60,000 |
| Colorado | $59,880 |
| Massachusetts | $59,300 |
| Washington | $58,340 |
| Connecticut | $58,220 |
| Virginia | $57,760 |
| Montana | $57,500 |
| Michigan | $56,880 |
| Wisconsin | $56,660 |
| Maryland | $56,100 |
| North Dakota | $55,160 |
| Arizona | $54,510 |
| Nebraska | $54,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,660 |
| South Carolina | $53,290 |
| New Hampshire | $52,790 |
| Alabama | $52,040 |
| Illinois | $52,020 |
| Texas | $51,700 |
| Georgia | $51,190 |
| Indiana | $51,160 |
| Vermont | $50,900 |
| North Carolina | $50,520 |
| Maine | $50,350 |
| Utah | $50,200 |
| Mississippi | $49,500 |
| South Dakota | $49,460 |
| Iowa | $49,400 |
| Arkansas | $49,310 |
| Idaho | $49,200 |
| Wyoming | $49,200 |
| Ohio | $49,080 |
| Kansas | $48,920 |
| Oklahoma | $48,810 |
| Delaware | $48,780 |
| Florida | $48,600 |
| New Mexico | $48,260 |
| New York | $47,670 |
| Tennessee | $47,460 |
| Louisiana | $47,150 |
| West Virginia | $47,090 |
| Kentucky | $46,080 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hinesville, GA | $81,790 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $78,060 |
| San Jose, CA | $76,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,740 |
| Vallejo, CA | $73,890 |
| Modesto, CA | $68,640 |
| El Centro, CA | $68,410 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $67,790 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $67,090 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $66,340 |
| Kahului, HI | $64,980 |
| Seattle, WA | $64,590 |
| Chico, CA | $64,420 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,920 |
| Stockton, CA | $63,810 |
In other countries
Automotive Body and Related Repairer belongs to the international group "Motor vehicle mechanics and repairers".
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- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$56,550
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$65,510
- Rail Car Repairer$67,530
- Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician$57,550
- Motorcycle Mechanic$48,580
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive body and related repairer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $26.39 ($54,890 a year).
How much does an automotive body and related repairer make a month?
About $4,574 a month before tax, based on a median of $54,890 a year.
How much does an automotive body and related repairer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,910 or less a year ($17.75 an hour); the top 10% make $87,940 or more.
Which state pays automotive body and related repairers the most?
Rhode Island, with a median of $72,490 a year, followed by California ($66,860) and District of Columbia ($62,640).
Which city pays automotive body and related repairers the most?
Hinesville, GA, with a median of $81,790 a year.
How many automotive body and related repairers are there in the United States?
About 149,310 people work as automotive body and related repairers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.