Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Kansas City

In Kansas City (MO), the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $29.11 an hour ($60,540 a year). About 1,550 people work in this job there.

$29.11Median hourly pay
$48,920–$77,630Middle half of workers, yearly
1,550People in this job in Kansas City (MO)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($54,890). It is about the same as the Missouri median ($60,540).

Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in Kansas City (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.15$39,840
25% of workers$23.52$48,920
Half of workers (median)$29.11$60,540
75% of workers$37.32$77,630
90% of workers$39.86$82,910

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis$63,9201,950
Kansas City (this page)$60,5401,550
Springfield$57,470420
St. Joseph$56,85060
Jefferson City$54,060110
Joplin$52,200130
Columbia$51,910120
Cape Girardeau$46,75050

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Kansas City (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53,790
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,570
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,850

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.