Automotive Body Repairers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Automotive Body Repairers *
U S |
$16.12 | $20.82 | $27.50 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$16.34 | $19.66 | $27.52 |
Central Minnesota |
$17.75 | $22.78 | $28.36 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.73 | $17.59 | $20.13 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.50 | $18.36 | $24.24 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$16.07 | $18.62 | $23.67 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$15.21 | $19.18 | $23.98 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$16.79 | $21.35 | $30.19 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 2,580 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Automotive Body Repairers most often work?
- Repair and Maintenance
- Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
- Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
- Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
- Rental and Leasing Services
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 2,937 new Automotive Body Repairers to meet market demand between 2016-2026. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 156,800 | 163,200 | 6,400 | 4.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2,828 | 3,014 | 186 | 6.6% |
| Central Minnesota | 268 | 292 | 24 | 9% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 121 | 126 | 5 | 4.1% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 367 | 405 | 38 | 10.4% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 246 | 264 | 18 | 7.3% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 259 | 274 | 15 | 5.8% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,494 | 1,581 | 87 | 5.8% |
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