The average salary for a automotive body and related repairer in the United States is $55,220, but the range typically falls between $41,430 and $62,060. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $26.55, with a range between $19.92 and $29.84.
There are approximately 151,910 people employed as a automotive body and related repairer in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of automotive body and related repairers.The state with the best pay for a automotive body and related repairer is Rhode Island, with an average annual salary of $61,300, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $44,030.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,250 | $16.95 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,430 | $19.92 |
| Median | $48,740 | $23.43 |
| 75th Percentile | $62,060 | $29.84 |
| 90th Percentile | $80,380 | $38.65 |
The salary of a automotive body and related repairer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a automotive body and related repairer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for automotive body and related repairers are Rhode Island, Alaska, Massachusetts, District of Columbia, New Jersey while the worst states are West Virginia, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, Michigan.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,530 | $49,630 | $77,160 |
| Alaska | $40,240 | $60,790 | $75,720 |
| Arizona | $36,910 | $56,330 | $82,430 |
| Arkansas | $30,020 | $45,550 | $58,490 |
| California | $36,950 | $60,570 | $86,140 |
| Colorado | $36,950 | $60,130 | $84,050 |
| Connecticut | $37,570 | $57,020 | $75,530 |
| Delaware | $36,470 | $52,850 | $74,830 |
| District of Columbia | $37,700 | $64,080 | $93,160 |
| Florida | $35,050 | $55,170 | $81,660 |
| Georgia | $35,320 | $56,550 | $98,090 |
| Hawaii | $29,450 | $51,140 | $74,140 |
| Idaho | $31,120 | $49,590 | $62,420 |
| Illinois | $34,010 | $54,880 | $79,250 |
| Indiana | $35,580 | $54,320 | $79,930 |
| Iowa | $34,720 | $52,390 | $70,150 |
| Kansas | $36,300 | $52,190 | $80,530 |
| Kentucky | $29,350 | $47,390 | $61,720 |
| Louisiana | $29,470 | $54,010 | $79,410 |
| Maine | $36,040 | $49,030 | $66,520 |
| Maryland | $37,720 | $66,560 | $118,870 |
| Massachusetts | $35,990 | $57,850 | $79,190 |
| Michigan | $35,380 | $52,790 | $75,500 |
| Minnesota | $35,380 | $57,600 | $96,420 |
| Mississippi | $28,900 | $48,750 | $67,620 |
| Missouri | $33,320 | $53,910 | $68,980 |
| Montana | $36,010 | $48,230 | $62,280 |
| Nebraska | $36,810 | $55,130 | $78,260 |
| Nevada | $36,440 | $61,500 | $99,060 |
| New Hampshire | $33,660 | $51,460 | $70,470 |
| New Jersey | $38,120 | $60,220 | $80,000 |
| New Mexico | $33,340 | $47,690 | $75,260 |
| New York | $36,710 | $56,920 | $85,170 |
| North Carolina | $35,370 | $53,810 | $77,770 |
| North Dakota | $37,860 | $55,360 | $80,730 |
| Ohio | $35,660 | $57,360 | $85,020 |
| Oklahoma | $27,850 | $44,940 | $62,960 |
| Oregon | $39,060 | $59,630 | $88,510 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,610 | $52,280 | $77,040 |
| Rhode Island | $42,900 | $61,300 | $81,960 |
| South Carolina | $27,900 | $46,640 | $61,500 |
| South Dakota | $39,610 | $54,840 | $73,130 |
| Tennessee | $31,940 | $48,050 | $61,610 |
| Texas | $33,210 | $53,560 | $77,580 |
| Utah | $29,540 | $57,070 | $98,040 |
| Vermont | $36,120 | $50,920 | $64,360 |
| Virginia | $35,940 | $66,420 | $123,450 |
| Washington | $37,300 | $58,450 | $94,590 |
| West Virginia | $28,760 | $44,030 | $58,550 |
| Wisconsin | $36,590 | $50,570 | $68,320 |
| Wyoming | $28,820 | $52,140 | $75,300 |
Even between cities, the salary of a automotive body and related repairer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for automotive body and related repairers is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, DC with an average salary of $73,280.The city with the lowest average salary for automotive body and related repairers is Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $38,640.
Areas with highest average salaries for automotive body and related repairers
Areas with lowest average salaries for automotive body and related repairers
The number of automotive body and related repairers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of automotive body and related repairers has increased by 14,790. On average, the number of automotive body and related repairers has been increasing by 2.7% each year. The salary of automotive body and related repairers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of automotive body and related repairers has increased by $5,790. On average, the salary of automotive body and related repairers has been increasing by 2.9% each year.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers are part of the installation, maintenance, and repair occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for automotive body and related repairers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations jobs here.
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