How Much Does an Auto Body Technician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$54,890
Auto body technicians in the U.S. earn a median of $54,890 a year, or $26.39 an hour. Half of auto body technicians earn more than $54,890 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $87,940.
Pay percentiles for auto body technicians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $17.74 | $36,910 |
| 25th | $21.99 | $45,750 |
| 50th (median) | $26.39 | $54,890 |
| 75th | $33.27 | $69,200 |
| 90th | $42.28 | $87,940 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Automotive Body and Related Repairers (SOC 49-3021). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for auto body technicians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $72,490 | $34.85 | +32% |
| California | $66,860 | $32.14 | +22% |
| District of Columbia | $62,640 | $30.11 | +14% |
| New Jersey | $62,400 | $30.00 | +14% |
| Alaska | $61,680 | $29.65 | +12% |
| Minnesota | $60,970 | $29.31 | +11% |
| Hawaii | $60,540 | $29.11 | +10% |
| Missouri | $60,540 | $29.11 | +10% |
| Nevada | $60,520 | $29.10 | +10% |
| Oregon | $60,000 | $28.85 | +9% |
| United States | $54,890 | $26.39 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many auto body technicians are there?
BLS counts about 149,310 auto body technicians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Automotive Body and Related Repairers”. The most jobs are in Texas (14,070), California (14,050) and Florida (9,220).
The mean (average) annual wage is $59,690, higher than the median of $54,890.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,574
- Biweekly
- $2,111
- Weekly
- $1,056
- Daily (8 hours)
- $211
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do auto body technicians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for auto body technicians is $26.39. The middle 50% earn between $21.99 and $33.27 an hour.
Which state pays auto body technicians the most?
Rhode Island has the highest median wage for auto body technicians at $72,490, +32% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for auto body technicians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of auto body technicians earn less than $36,910 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.