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Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Median Salary
51,680
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

80%

Self-employed

17%

Private not for profit

2%

State and local government

1%

Federal Government

0%

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of automotive body and glass repairers is projected to show little or no change from 2024 to 2034. Despite limited employment growth, about 16,000 openings for automotive body and glass repairers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,940

10%

$51,680

Median

$62,570

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    41%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    34%

  • Less than high school

    23%


Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low


What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Transportation
  • Engineering and Technology

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low


What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.