SOC 49-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Automotive Body and Related Repairers — El Centro
El Centro, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in El Centro, CA comes to $68,410 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,890 by 24.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in El Centro, CA comes to $68,410 a year, ahead of the national median of $54,890 by 24.6%. Pay ranges from under $38,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $74,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,000 to $71,800.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.72 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $78,060. Of the 228 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 93rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,000 | −30.8% |
| 25th | $40,000 | −27.1% |
| Median (50th) | $68,410 | +24.6% |
| 75th | $71,800 | +30.8% |
| 90th | $74,710 | +36.1% |
| Mean | $61,260 | +11.6% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $78,060 | 260 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $76,800 | 610 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $76,740 | 2,680 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $73,890 | 160 | |
| 5 | Modesto | $68,640 | 180 | |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | $67,790 | 80 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $67,090 | 4,270 | |
| 8 | Chico | $64,420 | 40 | |
| 9 | Stockton | $63,810 | 260 | |
| 10 | Fresno | $63,670 | 310 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in El Centro run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $68,410 buys what $61,798 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,798US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,410 a year, 24.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,000 to $74,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $78,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in El Centro, CA?
The median annual wage is $68,410, or $32.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $54,890, so pay in El Centro, CA is 24.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in El Centro, CA earns more than $74,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Rosa, at $78,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in El Centro, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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