Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $54,890 · Median hourly: $26.39 · Employment: 149,310
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,910 | $17.74 |
| 25th | $45,750 | $21.99 |
| Median | $54,890 | $26.39 |
| 75th | $69,200 | $33.27 |
| 90th | $87,940 | $42.28 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 49-3021
- Total U.S. employment: 149,310
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $36,910, median pay is $54,890, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $87,940.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,040 | $25.02 | -5.2% | 1,810 |
| Alaska | $61,680 | $29.65 | +12.4% | 270 |
| Arizona | $54,510 | $26.21 | -0.7% | 2,750 |
| Arkansas | $49,310 | $23.71 | -10.2% | 1,140 |
| California | $66,860 | $32.14 | +21.8% | 14,050 |
| Colorado | $59,880 | $28.79 | +9.1% | 3,120 |
| Connecticut | $58,220 | $27.99 | +6.1% | 1,850 |
| Delaware | $48,780 | $23.45 | -11.1% | 340 |
| District of Columbia | $62,640 | $30.11 | +14.1% | 30 |
| Florida | $48,600 | $23.36 | -11.5% | 9,220 |
| Georgia | $51,190 | $24.61 | -6.7% | 4,680 |
| Hawaii | $60,540 | $29.11 | +10.3% | 450 |
| Idaho | $49,200 | $23.65 | -10.4% | 850 |
| Illinois | $52,020 | $25.01 | -5.2% | 5,750 |
| Indiana | $51,160 | $24.60 | -6.8% | 3,780 |
| Iowa | $49,400 | $23.75 | -10.0% | 1,830 |
| Kansas | $48,920 | $23.52 | -10.9% | 1,530 |
| Kentucky | $46,080 | $22.15 | -16.1% | 1,680 |
| Louisiana | $47,150 | $22.67 | -14.1% | 1,660 |
| Maine | $50,350 | $24.21 | -8.3% | 680 |
| Maryland | $56,100 | $26.97 | +2.2% | 2,930 |
| Massachusetts | $59,300 | $28.51 | +8.0% | 3,060 |
| Michigan | $56,880 | $27.35 | +3.6% | 5,010 |
| Minnesota | $60,970 | $29.31 | +11.1% | 2,910 |
| Mississippi | $49,500 | $23.80 | -9.8% | 1,380 |
| Missouri | $60,540 | $29.11 | +10.3% | 4,350 |
| Montana | $57,500 | $27.65 | +4.8% | 500 |
| Nebraska | $54,130 | $26.02 | -1.4% | 1,120 |
| Nevada | $60,520 | $29.10 | +10.3% | 1,020 |
| New Hampshire | $52,790 | $25.38 | -3.8% | 750 |
| New Jersey | $62,400 | $30.00 | +13.7% | 3,720 |
| New Mexico | $48,260 | $23.20 | -12.1% | 810 |
| New York | $47,670 | $22.92 | -13.2% | 8,530 |
| North Carolina | $50,520 | $24.29 | -8.0% | 5,180 |
| North Dakota | $55,160 | $26.52 | +0.5% | 680 |
| Ohio | $49,080 | $23.60 | -10.6% | 5,950 |
| Oklahoma | $48,810 | $23.47 | -11.1% | 2,330 |
| Oregon | $60,000 | $28.85 | +9.3% | 1,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,660 | $25.80 | -2.2% | 6,650 |
| Rhode Island | $72,490 | $34.85 | +32.1% | 800 |
| South Carolina | $53,290 | $25.62 | -2.9% | 2,140 |
| South Dakota | $49,460 | $23.78 | -9.9% | 800 |
| Tennessee | $47,460 | $22.82 | -13.5% | 3,970 |
| Texas | $51,700 | $24.86 | -5.8% | 14,070 |
| Utah | $50,200 | $24.14 | -8.5% | 1,590 |
| Vermont | $50,900 | $24.47 | -7.3% | 320 |
| Virginia | $57,760 | $27.77 | +5.2% | 3,720 |
| Washington | $58,340 | $28.05 | +6.3% | 2,330 |
| West Virginia | $47,090 | $22.64 | -14.2% | 670 |
| Wisconsin | $56,660 | $27.24 | +3.2% | 2,690 |
| Wyoming | $49,200 | $23.66 | -10.4% | 200 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for automotive body and related repairers?
The median annual wage for automotive body and related repairers is $54,890 ($26.39 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays automotive body and related repairers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many automotive body and related repairers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 149,310 automotive body and related repairers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do automotive body and related repairers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.39. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.