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Collision technician salary
Average collision technician salary
$45,569
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Average collision technician salary by state
Highest paying states for collision technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $53,652 | $25.79 |
| 2 | Alaska | $53,986 | $25.95 |
| 3 | Nevada | $57,189 | $27.49 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $57,933 | $27.85 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $55,677 | $26.77 |
| 6 | Arizona | $48,692 | $23.41 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $55,948 | $26.90 |
| 8 | Vermont | $48,956 | $23.54 |
| 9 | Iowa | $45,235 | $21.75 |
| 10 | California | $63,230 | $30.40 |
| 11 | Oregon | $48,619 | $23.37 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $52,915 | $25.44 |
| 13 | Delaware | $50,185 | $24.13 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $48,940 | $23.53 |
| 15 | Georgia | $46,250 | $22.24 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $58,138 | $27.95 |
| 17 | Indiana | $44,662 | $21.47 |
| 18 | Ohio | $43,938 | $21.12 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $49,635 | $23.86 |
| 20 | Maryland | $50,223 | $24.15 |
| 21 | Idaho | $43,106 | $20.72 |
| 22 | Florida | $42,809 | $20.58 |
| 23 | Washington | $46,125 | $22.18 |
| 24 | Texas | $43,805 | $21.06 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $42,022 | $20.20 |
| 26 | New York | $46,815 | $22.51 |
| 27 | Colorado | $42,419 | $20.39 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $38,910 | $18.71 |
| 29 | Virginia | $46,136 | $22.18 |
| 30 | Alabama | $38,637 | $18.58 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $38,994 | $18.75 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $40,185 | $19.32 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $39,534 | $19.01 |
| 34 | Michigan | $42,525 | $20.44 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $40,674 | $19.55 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $45,698 | $21.97 |
| 37 | Montana | $37,535 | $18.05 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $41,640 | $20.02 |
| 39 | Utah | $38,381 | $18.45 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $36,872 | $17.73 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $36,273 | $17.44 |
| 42 | Illinois | $39,259 | $18.87 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $36,322 | $17.46 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $36,482 | $17.54 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $34,035 | $16.36 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $36,190 | $17.40 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $32,912 | $15.82 |
| 48 | Kansas | $37,972 | $18.26 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $31,511 | $15.15 |
| 50 | Missouri | $34,623 | $16.65 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $35,439 | $17.04 |
Collision technician salary details
A collision technician's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a collision technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $66,000 | $5,500 | $32 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $45,569 | $3,797 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,000 | $3,083 | $18 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying collision technician jobs
The highest paying types of collision technicians are master technician, certified technician, and diesel mechanic.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanic Helper | $31,892 | $2,658 | $15.33 | 48,546 |
| Light Wheel Mechanic | $41,948 | $3,496 | $20.17 | 90,297 |
| Diesel Mechanic | $49,842 | $4,154 | $23.96 | 85,684 |
| Automotive Mechanic | $42,864 | $3,572 | $20.61 | 95,703 |
| Shop Mechanic | $47,377 | $3,948 | $22.78 | 100,379 |
| Instrument Technician Apprentice | $39,849 | $3,321 | $19.16 | 130,235 |
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Collision technician salary trends
The average collision technician salary has risen by $8,141 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average collision technician earned $37,428 annually, but today, they earn $45,569 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for collision technicians over the last decade.
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Average collision technician salary over time
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Collision technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,600 | $21.91 | +4.4% |
| 2024 | $43,500 | $20.93 | +3.3% |
| 2023 | $42,100 | $20.25 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $40,900 | $19.67 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $39,800 | $19.13 | +1.6% |
Recently added collision technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gates of Granger | Automotive Collision Technician | South Bend, IN | 06/29/2025 | $100,000 |
| Freedomroads | Collission Technician | Ashland, VA | 06/29/2025 | $43,618 |
| Stocker Chevrolet | Collision Center Technician | State College, PA | 06/19/2025 | $57,200 |
| Camping World | Collision Tech | Wentzville, MO | 06/18/2025 | $43,618 |
| Freedomroads | Collision Technician-Flat Rate | Murfreesboro, TN | 06/13/2025 | $45,914 |
| Camping World | Collision Technician-Flat Rate | Murfreesboro, TN | 06/11/2025 | $45,914 |
| Freedomroads | Collision Technician | Las Vegas, NV | 06/09/2025 | $45,914 |
| Freedomroads | Collision Technician | Wood Village, OR | 06/09/2025 | $48,210 |
| Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc. | Diesel & Collision Technician | Arlington, VA | 05/27/2025 | $62,610 |
| Atlantic Emergency Solutions Inc. | Diesel & Collision Technician | Baltimore, MD | 05/27/2025 | $62,610 |
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