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 |
$16.53 | $21.26 | $27.99 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$16.76 | $20.67 | $28.43 |
Central Minnesota |
$17.18 | $20.05 | $25.61 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$15.36 | $21.17 | $25.14 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$15.21 | $19.68 | $25.00 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$16.42 | $19.08 | $24.10 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$13.97 | $17.61 | $23.17 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$17.46 | $23.33 | $32.05 |
* "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 2,570 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% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | 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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