SOC 49-3021 · May 2025 · United States
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Automotive Body and Related Repairers across the United States is $54,890 per year, measured over 149,310 jobs. The highest state median is in Rhode Island, at $72,490.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Pay for this occupation varies by 57.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Rhode Island pays $72,490 and Kentucky pays $46,080.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $72,490 | 800 | |
| 2 | California | $66,860 | 14,050 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $62,640 | 30 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $62,400 | 3,720 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $61,680 | 270 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $60,970 | 2,910 | |
| 7 | Hawaii | $60,540 | 450 | |
| 8 | Missouri | $60,540 | 4,350 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $60,520 | 1,020 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $60,000 | 1,660 |
States with the most Automotive Body and Related Repairers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 14,070 | $51,700 | |
| 2 | California | 14,050 | $66,860 | |
| 3 | Florida | 9,220 | $48,600 | |
| 4 | New York | 8,530 | $47,670 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 6,650 | $53,660 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 5,950 | $49,080 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 5,750 | $52,020 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 5,180 | $50,520 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 5,010 | $56,880 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 4,680 | $51,190 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinesville | $81,790 | 30 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa | $78,060 | 260 |
| 3 | San Jose | $76,800 | 610 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $76,740 | 2,680 |
| 5 | Vallejo | $73,890 | 160 |
| 6 | Modesto | $68,640 | 180 |
| 7 | El Centro | $68,410 | 50 |
| 8 | San Luis Obispo | $67,790 | 80 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $67,090 | 4,270 |
| 10 | Atlantic City | $66,340 | 130 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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