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Automotive Body and Related Repairers is a notable career in the 49 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Automotive Body and Related Repairers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 49-3021 |
| title | Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
| onet code | 49-3021.00 |
| description | Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 49 |
| tot emp | 155,220 |
| a mean | 58,830 |
| a median | 51,680 |
| a pct10 | 36,390 |
| a pct25 | 45,000 |
| a pct75 | 64,780 |
| a pct90 | 87,040 |
| h mean | 28 |
| h median | 24 |
The day-to-day work of a automotive body and related repairers typically centers on file, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Repairing, Troubleshooting, and Active Listening. Across the top 9 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.04 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working automotive body and related repairers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (42.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $62,570 and lowest in Wyoming at $45,880 — a 1.4× spread. The top five states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Alaska, Minnesota) average $60,840. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $62,570 | $66,820 | $39,280 | $98,310 | 14,670 |
| Connecticut | $60,890 | $61,410 | $39,340 | $83,570 | 1,430 |
| New Jersey | $60,390 | $64,520 | $45,160 | $96,730 | 3,970 |
| Alaska | $60,190 | $61,700 | $42,050 | $77,980 | 290 |
| Minnesota | $60,160 | $67,080 | $37,660 | $101,200 | 3,190 |
| Hawaii | $59,770 | $56,740 | $36,090 | $77,020 | 460 |
| Rhode Island | $59,600 | $62,330 | $37,440 | $84,410 | 950 |
| Massachusetts | $59,300 | $57,600 | $39,030 | $74,560 | 2,680 |
| South Carolina | $59,190 | $59,310 | $36,750 | $78,980 | 2,510 |
| Maryland | $59,140 | $77,490 | $36,800 | $128,380 | 2,380 |
| Colorado | $59,070 | $65,090 | $40,730 | $96,150 | 2,960 |
| Missouri | $58,900 | $57,670 | $35,780 | $76,410 | 4,440 |
| Washington | $58,650 | $90,110 | $39,760 | $166,950 | 2,530 |
| Nevada | $57,490 | $62,450 | $39,220 | $95,100 | 930 |
| Vermont | $55,970 | $53,630 | $37,040 | $64,800 | 280 |
| Virginia | $55,870 | $66,280 | $37,140 | $122,980 | 4,030 |
| District of Columbia | $55,810 | $61,210 | $35,360 | $88,310 | 50 |
| South Dakota | $54,520 | $56,650 | $38,120 | $77,900 | 760 |
| New Hampshire | $51,450 | $56,730 | $42,850 | $79,130 | 770 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,390 | $56,580 | $37,500 | $79,870 | 5,900 |
| Maine | $51,360 | $52,420 | $37,440 | $69,890 | 670 |
| Utah | $51,080 | $56,080 | $31,200 | $80,540 | 1,630 |
| Illinois | $50,690 | $54,590 | $29,120 | $80,270 | 6,320 |
| North Carolina | $50,620 | $56,240 | $36,140 | $82,890 | 6,230 |
| Texas | $50,350 | $57,930 | $36,000 | $88,190 | 12,980 |
| New York | $50,340 | $56,550 | $33,280 | $89,060 | 8,080 |
| Kansas | $50,200 | $54,610 | $38,760 | $73,070 | 1,480 |
| Iowa | $50,170 | $54,440 | $37,870 | $76,740 | 1,930 |
| Tennessee | $50,140 | $50,980 | $34,950 | $69,150 | 6,850 |
| Nebraska | $50,090 | $57,030 | $35,690 | $77,120 | 1,130 |
| Wisconsin | $50,060 | $54,430 | $36,620 | $74,730 | 2,900 |
| Georgia | $50,020 | $57,730 | $34,500 | $98,970 | 4,490 |
| North Dakota | $49,970 | $58,420 | $36,330 | $95,590 | 740 |
| Florida | $49,760 | $58,390 | $36,450 | $92,400 | 10,560 |
| Oregon | $49,680 | $60,750 | $38,750 | $96,860 | 1,530 |
| Indiana | $49,550 | $57,050 | $36,480 | $79,390 | 4,480 |
| Arizona | $49,460 | $56,050 | $36,650 | $80,230 | 2,460 |
| Louisiana | $49,450 | $55,710 | $34,500 | $84,700 | 1,760 |
| Montana | $48,840 | $48,660 | $34,790 | $62,670 | 610 |
| Ohio | $48,720 | $59,380 | $36,360 | $89,700 | 6,040 |
| Michigan | $48,630 | $54,830 | $36,000 | $77,900 | 5,150 |
| Mississippi | $48,370 | $51,540 | $29,580 | $75,640 | 1,610 |
| Idaho | $47,680 | $53,840 | $34,590 | $84,310 | 950 |
| Delaware | $47,370 | $51,320 | $36,990 | $74,240 | 470 |
| Alabama | $47,250 | $52,240 | $31,400 | $80,740 | 2,060 |
| Arkansas | $47,230 | $47,340 | $32,860 | $60,930 | 1,040 |
| Kentucky | $47,160 | $47,450 | $29,650 | $63,440 | 1,840 |
| West Virginia | $47,050 | $47,980 | $30,400 | $63,860 | 760 |
| New Mexico | $46,660 | $50,960 | $35,270 | $78,190 | 930 |
| Oklahoma | $46,420 | $47,350 | $29,250 | $67,900 | 2,080 |
| Wyoming | $45,880 | $52,890 | $37,820 | $71,380 | 240 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for automotive body and related repairers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Auto Body Customizer or Auto Body Detailer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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