Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin

In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for automotive body and related repairers is $23.98 an hour ($49,880 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.

$23.98Median hourly pay
$43,980–$56,490Middle half of workers, yearly
1,480People in this job in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($54,890). It is 5% higher than the Tennessee median ($47,460).

Pay range for automotive body and related repairers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.17$35,700
25% of workers$21.14$43,980
Half of workers (median)$23.98$49,880
75% of workers$27.16$56,490
90% of workers$34.97$72,730

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Tennessee metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page)$49,8801,480
Chattanooga$49,560640
Memphis$48,680520
Morristown$47,82060
Knoxville$46,410520
Clarksville$46,240110
Kingsport-Bristol$46,150120
Jackson$45,770120
Johnson City$44,99080

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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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$68,080
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,680

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.