Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Illinois

In Illinois, the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $25.01 an hour ($52,020 a year). About 5,750 people work in this job there.

$25.01Median hourly pay
$48,150–$60,700Middle half of workers, yearly
5,750People in this job in Illinois

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($54,890). Illinois ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in Illinois

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.57$34,460
25% of workers$23.15$48,150
Half of workers (median)$25.01$52,020
75% of workers$29.19$60,700
90% of workers$37.37$77,730

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Springfield$59,390120
Bloomington$58,160130
Rockford$57,780110
Kankakee$56,87040
Champaign-Urbana$56,23070
Decatur$54,50040
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$52,0404,450
Peoria$50,000150

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for automotive body and related repairers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,600 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Illinois

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$49,170
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,340
Rail Car Repairers$84,570
Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$79,320
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$49,630
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$48,860
Tire Repairers and Changers$38,420
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$71,370

Other job titles for this job

Auto Body EstimatorBody Shop EstimatorAutomotive TechnicianMetal WorkerAuto Body CustomizerAuto Body DetailerAuto Body ManAuto Body MechanicAuto Body Paint PrepperAuto Body Paint TechAuto Body Repair TechnicianAuto Body Repair Tech

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.