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Job outlook for auto body repairers in the United States
Are auto body repairer jobs in demand?
Yes, auto body repairer jobs are in demand. Auto body repairer demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Auto body repairer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of auto body repairer jobs and the average auto body repairer salary over time.
Auto body repairer jobs over time
Auto body repairer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,404 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,401 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,524 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,487 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,527 | 0.00% |
Average auto body repairer salary over time
Auto body repairer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $48,149 | $23.15 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $46,270 | $22.25 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $45,367 | $21.81 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $44,560 | $21.42 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $44,104 | $21.20 | +1.4% |
Auto body repairer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of auto body repairer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where auto body repairers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for auto body repairers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 79 | 8% |
| 2 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 101 | 6% |
| 3 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 316 | 5% |
| 4 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 310 | 5% |
| 5 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 215 | 5% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 143 | 5% |
| 7 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 85 | 5% |
| 8 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 42 | 5% |
| 9 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 37 | 5% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 35 | 5% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 498 | 4% |
| 13 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 431 | 4% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 361 | 4% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 207 | 4% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 198 | 4% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 135 | 4% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 104 | 4% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 42 | 4% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 41 | 4% |