Careers · Automotive Body and Related Repairers · Connecticut
Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Connecticut
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 Connecticut the median pay is $58,220 a year, 6% above the national median of $54,890.
$58,220median pay in Connecticut, per year
$47,490–$71,670middle half earn
1,850employed in Connecticut
$54,890U.S. median, for comparison
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.
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 Connecticut
Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in other states
Rhode Island · $72,490California · $66,860District of Columbia · $62,640New Jersey · $62,400Alaska · $61,680Minnesota · $60,970Hawaii · $60,540Missouri · $60,540Nevada · $60,520Oregon · $60,000
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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, Connecticut, annual.