Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $22.82 an hour ($47,460 a year). About 3,970 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($54,890). Tennessee ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.81 | $34,950 |
| 25% of workers | $18.67 | $38,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.82 | $47,460 |
| 75% of workers | $26.99 | $56,130 |
| 90% of workers | $33.80 | $70,310 |
Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $49,880 | 1,480 |
| Chattanooga | $49,560 | 640 |
| Memphis | $48,680 | 520 |
| Morristown | $47,820 | 60 |
| Knoxville | $46,410 | 520 |
| Clarksville | $46,240 | 110 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $46,150 | 120 |
| Jackson | $45,770 | 120 |
| Johnson City | $44,990 | 80 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)
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