Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary in New Jersey: $68,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, New Jersey

$68,500 / year

≈ $5,700 per month · $32.93 per hour

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BLS May 2025 state data for New Jersey · median $64,500

25th percentile
$54,500Average
$68,50075th percentile
$80,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary by state

Alabama$56,000

Alaska$66,500

Arizona$60,000

Arkansas$55,500

California$71,500

Colorado$67,500

Connecticut$62,000

Delaware$56,000

District of Columbia$70,500

Florida$58,500

Georgia$61,000

Hawaii$63,500

Idaho$60,000

Illinois$59,000

Indiana$60,000

Iowa$59,500

Kansas$58,500

Kentucky$52,500

Louisiana$56,000

Maine$55,500

Maryland$70,500

Massachusetts$61,500

Michigan$63,000

Minnesota$68,000

Mississippi$54,000

Missouri$63,500

Montana$59,500

Nebraska$58,000

Nevada$75,000

New Hampshire$59,500

New Jersey$68,500

New Mexico$56,000

New York$57,500

North Carolina$58,500

North Dakota$62,000

Ohio$58,500

Oklahoma$53,000

Oregon$66,500

Pennsylvania$58,500

Rhode Island$68,500

South Carolina$59,500

South Dakota$57,000

Tennessee$53,000

Texas$59,000

Utah$57,000

Vermont$57,000

Virginia$72,500

Washington$87,500

West Virginia$52,500

Wisconsin$58,500

Wyoming$58,000

About this role

Automotive Body and Related Repairers is a professional role within the function in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Automotive Body and Related Repairerss do

Typical education: High School Diploma

File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

Top skills: Repairing Troubleshooting Time Management Speaking Quality Control Analysis Operations Monitoring

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Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay by experience level

Entry level$38,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$47,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$57,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$71,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$91,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+1.6%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

14,600

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary by industry

Repair and Maintenance

109,530 workers

$61,500

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

109,400 workers

$61,500

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

27,360 workers

$62,000

Automobile Dealers

25,830 workers

$62,500

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

4,170 workers

$67,500

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

3,340 workers

$71,500

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

3,110 workers

$59,000

Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers

2,620 workers

$60,000

Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers

1,340 workers

$51,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

1,070 workers

$79,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Automotive Body and Related Repairers pays 7% below the average across 52 roles in the Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$60,500

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63,000

Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$60,000

Mechanical Door Repairer$59,500

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,500

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers$58,000

Refractory Materials Repairers, Except Brickmasons$66,000

Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$57,500

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$66,500

Maintenance Workers, Machinery$67,000

Careers related to Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$58,500

Rail Car Repairer$73,000

Tire Builder$59,000

Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$60,000

Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers$74,000

Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$60,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Automotive Body and Related Repairers make?

The average base salary for a Automotive Body and Related Repairers in the United States is $62,000 per year, or about $29.81 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $47,500 and $71,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair roles?

The Installation, Maintenance, and Repair job family averages $66,500 across 52 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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