Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI), the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $30.07 an hour ($62,550 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.

$30.07Median hourly pay
$47,840–$76,250Middle half of workers, yearly
2,130People in this job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($54,890). It is 10% higher than the Michigan median ($56,880).

Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.39$38,240
25% of workers$23.00$47,840
Half of workers (median)$30.07$62,550
75% of workers$36.66$76,250
90% of workers$43.34$90,140

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (this page)$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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,000
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$63,360
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$64,820
Tire Repairers and Changers$37,610
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$72,220
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$75,940

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.