Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $27.85 an hour ($57,920 a year). About 8,150 people work in this job there.

$27.85Median hourly pay
$44,650–$75,720Middle half of workers, yearly
8,150People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($54,890). It is 22% higher than the New York median ($47,670).

Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.60$38,680
25% of workers$21.47$44,650
Half of workers (median)$27.85$57,920
75% of workers$36.40$75,720
90% of workers$43.65$90,790

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page)$57,9208,150
Kingston$57,32080
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$50,280410
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$49,270500
Glens Falls$48,67070
Syracuse$48,270240
Rochester$47,810430
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$47,180510
Utica-Rome$47,030120
Binghamton$46,78090
Watertown-Fort Drum$46,77050
Elmira$46,38040

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

JobMedian yearly pay
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57,760
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$75,780
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$127,140
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,060
Tire Repairers and Changers$44,460

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.