Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
SOC: 49-3021.00
Common Job Titles
- Auto Body Man
- Automotive Body Technician (Auto Body Tech)
- Body Man
- Body Technician (Body Tech)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Automotive Body and Related Repairers (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
155,220
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $36,390. 25th percentile: U.S. $45,000. 50th percentile: U.S. $51,680. 75th percentile: U.S. $64,780. 90th percentile: U.S. $87,040. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $36,390 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $87,040 |
| Workers on average earn | $58,830 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical3.6/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.3/5
- Production and Processing3.1/5
- Mathematics3.0/5
- English Language3.0/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft Word
Technology Skills
- Accounting software
- Accounts receivable software
- Appointment scheduling software
- AutoZone ALLDATA
- Automotive and Accounting Software by R*KOM Invoice Writer
- Collision damage estimation software
- Collision damage measurement software
- Equipment management information software
Tools & Equipment
- Adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air chisels
- Air compressors
- Air hammers
- Air pressure gauges
- Alignment machines
- Alignment squares