Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

SOC: 49-3021.00

Common Job Titles

Auto Body ManAutomotive Body Technician (Auto Body Tech)Body ManBody 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

MetricU.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 ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Technology Skills

Accounting softwareAccounts receivable softwareAppointment scheduling softwareAutoZone ALLDATAAutomotive and Accounting Software by R*KOM Invoice WriterCollision damage estimation softwareCollision damage measurement softwareEquipment management information software

Tools & Equipment

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir compressorsAir hammersAir pressure gaugesAlignment machinesAlignment squares