Careers · Automotive Body and Related Repairers · California
Automotive Body and Related Repairers in California
Automotive body and related repairers fix and refinish vehicle bodies damaged in accidents or from wear. They also straighten frames and perform metal work to restore vehicles to safe, functional condition In California the median pay is $66,860 a year, 22% above the national median of $54,890.
$66,860median pay in California, per year
$52,040–$78,200middle half earn
14,050employed in California
$54,890U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against automotive body and related repairers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against automotive body and related repairers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
RepairingTroubleshootingActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations MonitoringQuality Control Analysis
Knowledge areas
MechanicalCustomer and Personal ServiceProduction and ProcessingMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageTransportation
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Automotive Body and Related Repairers.
Licenses and training in California
Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in other states
Rhode Island · $72,490District of Columbia · $62,640New Jersey · $62,400Alaska · $61,680Minnesota · $60,970Hawaii · $60,540Missouri · $60,540Nevada · $60,520Oregon · $60,000Colorado · $59,880
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against automotive body and related repairers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against automotive body and related repairers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 49-3021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.