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Employment
Automotive body and related repairers held about 223,000 jobs in 2004; about 1 in 10 specialized in automotive glass installation and repair. Most repairers worked for automotive repair and maintenance shops or automobile dealers. Others worked for organizations that maintain their own motor vehicles, such as trucking companies. A small number worked for wholesalers of motor vehicles, parts, and supplies. More than 1 automotive body repairer in 5 was self-employed, more than double the proportion for all installation, maintenance, and repair occupations.
Earnings
Median hourly earnings of automotive body and related repairers, including incentive pay, were $16.68 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.55 and $22.04 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $9.42, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $28.45 an hour. In May 2004, median hourly earnings of automotive body and related repairers were $17.73 in automobile dealers and $16.44 in automotive repair and maintenance. Median hourly earnings of automotive glass installers and repairers, including incentive pay, were $13.45 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $10.36 and $17.04 an hour. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $8.53, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $20.63 an hour. Median hourly earnings in automotive repair and maintenance shops, the industry employing most automotive glass installers and repairers, were $13.43. The majority of body repairers employed by independent repair shops and automotive dealers are paid on an incentive basis. Under this method, body repairers are paid a predetermined amount for various tasks, and earnings depend on the amount of work assigned to the repairer and how fast it is completed. Employers frequently guarantee workers a minimum weekly salary. Body repairers who work for trucking companies, buslines, and other organizations that maintain their own vehicles usually receive an hourly wage. Helpers and trainees typically earn from 30 percent to 60 percent of the earnings of skilled workers. Helpers and trainees usually receive an hourly rate until they are skilled enough to be paid on an incentive basis.
Related Occupations
Repairing damaged motor vehicles often involves working on mechanical components, as well as vehicle bodies. Automotive body repairers often work closely with individuals in several related occupations, including automotive service technicians and mechanics, diesel service technicians and mechanics, auto damage insurance appraisers, and painting and coating workers, except construction and maintenance.
Common Lay Titles
Apprentice, Auto Body Builder
Apprentice, Auto Body Mechanic
Apprentice, Body and Fender Mechanic
Apprentice, Body Builder
Apprentice, Body Mechanic
Apprentice, Fender Mechanic
Apprentice, Painter and Body Mechanic
Apprentice, Truck Body Builder
Auto Body Customizer
Auto Body Detailer
Auto Body Man
Auto Body Painter
Auto Body Repair Technician
Auto Body Repairman
Auto Body Straightener
Auto Body Technician
Auto Body Worker
Auto Bumper Straightener
Auto Rebuilder
Auto Refinisher
Auto Seat Cover Installer
Auto Slip Cover Installer
Auto Trimmer, Body Work
Auto Vinyl Top Installer
Autobody Repairer, Fiberglass
Automobile Body Customizer
Automobile Body Repairer
Automobile Painter
Automotive Metalsmith
Automotive Painter
Automotive Refinisher
Body and Fender Worker
Body and Frame Man
Body and Frame Technician
Body Bumper
Body Painter
Body Sander
Body Shop Worker
Body Specialist
Body Straightener
Body Worker
Bumper
Bumper and Painter
Bumper Straightener
Car Checker, Mechanical, Auto Body
Car Customizer
Car Refinisher
Collision Technician
Collision Worker
Custom Car Builder
Customize Painter, Auto
Dinger
Floorperson, Body Shop
Frame Straightener
Mechanic, Auto Body
Mechanic, Auto Bumper
Mechanic, Body
Mechanic, Body and Fender
Mechanic, Car Body
Mechanic, Collision
Mechanic, Fender
Mechanic, Service, Auto, Body
Mechanic, Trim
Metal Bumper
Metal Worker
Painter and Body Work
Panel Beater
Repairer, Antique Automobiles
Repairer, Auto Body
Repairer, Fender
Repairer, Squeak, Rattle and Leak
Service Mechanic
Shop Assistant
Truck Body Builder
Truck Body Repairer
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Schools Offering Degrees for
Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
 | Universal Technical Institute - National | Online | | | Universal Technical Institute of Massachusetts Inc | Campus | Norwood, MA 02062 | | New England Institute of Technology | Campus | Warwick, RI 02886 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | New Britain, CT 06051 | | Baran Institute of Technology | Campus | East Windsor, CT 06088 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Union, NJ 07083 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Mahwah, NJ 07430 | | Pennco Tech | Campus | Blackwood, NJ 08012 | | Technical Career Institutes | Campus | New York, NY 10001 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Whitestone, NY 11357 | | New York Automotive and Diesel Institute | Campus | Jamaica, NY 11433 | | All State Career School | Campus | North Versailles, PA 15137 | | New Castle School of Trades | Campus | Pulaski, PA 16143 | | YTI Career Institute | Campus | Lancaster, PA 17402 | | Automotive Training Center | Campus | Warminster, PA 18974 | | Pennco Tech | Campus | Bristol, PA 19007 | | Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc | Campus | Exton, PA 19341 | | Automotive Training Center | Campus | Exton, PA 19341 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Columbia, MD 21046 | | North American Trade Schools | Campus | Baltimore, MD 21244 | | Wyotech | Campus | Daytona Beach, FL 32124 | | Universal Technical Institute - Automotive, Motorcycle & Marine Mechanics | Campus | Orlando, FL 32837 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Miami, FL 33122 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Oakland Park, FL 33309 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Indianapolis, IN 46268 | | Universal Technical Institute of Illinois | Campus | Glendale Heights, IL 60139 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Melrose Park, IL 60160 | | Northeast Kansas Technical College | Campus | Atchison, KS 66002 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Garland, TX 75041 | | Lincoln Technical Institute | Campus | Grand Prairie, TX 75052 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | Dallas, TX 75220 | | ATI Career Training Center | Campus | North Richland Hills, TX 76180 | | Intellitec College | Campus | Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | | Intellitec College | Campus | Grand Junction, CO 81506 | | Wyo Tech | Campus | Laramie, WY 82072 | | Motorcycle Mechanics Institute of Phoenix | Campus | Phoenix, AZ 85027 | | Arizona Automotive Institute | Campus | Glendale, AZ 85301 | | Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | Campus | Avondale, AZ 85323 | | National Institute of Technology | Campus | Long Beach, CA 90810 | | Universal Technical Institute of California Inc | Campus | Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 | | TechExcel Career Schools | Campus | Lancaster, CA 93535 | | Wyo Tech | Campus | Fremont, CA 94539 | | Wyotech | Campus | West Sacramento, CA 95605 | | Universal Technical Institute of Northern California | Campus | Sacramento, CA 95834 |
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