What is the salary of a Automotive Body and Related Repairer?

The typical salary range is $36,176 - $72,352 per year.

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Tech & EngineeringStable

Automotive Body and Related Repairer

Operational-level

Also known as: Auto Body Customizer, Auto Body Detailer, Auto Body Estimator (Automotive Body Estimator), Auto Body Man

Tech & EngineeringBachelor's Degree

Job Description

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Automotive RepairCollision RepairAuto BodyVehicle RefinishingFrame RepairTechnical SkillsVocational TradesAutomotive IndustryTechnicalAutomotive

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Projected growth

+3.7%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

12,600

per year (US)

Jobs today

163,200

in 2025 → 169,300 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

Low

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

Moderate

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

High

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

Moderate

Dealing with customers

Low

Level of competition

High

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Stable Job Market

This field maintains steady employment levels with consistent demand. Job opportunities remain available with moderate competition.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Apprenti en carrosserie automobile
Aide-réparateur de collisions
Détailleur automobile

Automotive Body and Related Repairer

Where it can lead

Chef d'atelier (carrosserie)
Estimateur de réparations de collisions
Spécialiste en peinture automobile

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly assist automotive body repairers with advanced diagnostic tools, predictive maintenance analytics, and automated damage assessment systems. Robotic paint application and panel replacement could streamline some tasks, but the need for skilled human technicians for complex repairs, custom work, and customer interaction will remain crucial. AI may enhance efficiency and precision, potentially altering the demand for certain manual skills.

Salary

$54,890

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position