Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in St. Louis

In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $30.73 an hour ($63,920 a year). About 1,950 people work in this job there.

$30.73Median hourly pay
$48,870–$78,410Middle half of workers, yearly
1,950People in this job in St. Louis (MO)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($54,890). It is 6% higher than the Missouri median ($60,540).

Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in St. Louis (MO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$19.02$39,560
25% of workers$23.49$48,870
Half of workers (median)$30.73$63,920
75% of workers$37.70$78,410
90% of workers$39.30$81,730

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
St. Louis (this page)$63,9201,950
Kansas City$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 St. Louis (MO)

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,190
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,280
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$65,640

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.