Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $27.35 an hour ($56,880 a year). About 5,010 people work in this job there.

$27.35Median hourly pay
$46,550–$72,850Middle half of workers, yearly
5,010People in this job in Michigan

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($54,890). Michigan ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in Michigan

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.96$37,360
25% of workers$22.38$46,550
Half of workers (median)$27.35$56,880
75% of workers$35.03$72,850
90% of workers$40.41$84,050

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$62,5502,130
Kalamazoo-Portage$57,250210
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$56,770680
Battle Creek$55,42040
Ann Arbor$54,400140
Lansing-East Lansing$53,760190
Monroe$52,16050
Niles$51,16040
Muskegon-Norton Shores$50,17080
Jackson$49,73060
Flint$49,670250
Saginaw$48,640110
Traverse City$48,45070
Bay City$47,94050

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (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 Michigan

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$54,120
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61,420
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,950
Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$44,430
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$46,860
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,130
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66,680
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,900

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.