49-3021 Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Excludes “Painters, Transportation Equipment” (51-9122) and “Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers” (49-3022).
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National estimates for this occupation: Top
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 144,180 | 1.3 % | $22.79 | $47,390 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.84 | $16.29 | $20.95 | $27.58 | $35.32 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,710 | $33,870 | $43,580 | $57,370 | $73,470 |
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Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided.
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Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | 103,250 | 10.98 | $22.89 | $47,620 |
| Automobile Dealers | 26,100 | 2.01 | $22.19 | $46,160 |
| Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | 3,110 | 0.88 | $22.26 | $46,300 |
| Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores | 2,120 | 0.38 | $21.43 | $44,580 |
| Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing | 960 | 0.43 | $22.46 | $46,720 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
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States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided.
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States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 12,940 | 0.74 | 0.76 | $25.46 | $52,950 |
| Texas | 11,000 | 0.89 | 0.90 | $21.98 | $45,720 |
| Florida | 9,110 | 1.04 | 1.06 | $20.71 | $43,080 |
| Illinois | 7,480 | 1.24 | 1.26 | $22.03 | $45,820 |
| New York | 7,030 | 0.74 | 0.75 | $22.92 | $47,680 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 680 | 1.61 | 1.64 | $19.82 | $41,230 |
| Montana | 730 | 1.56 | 1.59 | $21.76 | $45,260 |
| North Dakota | 600 | 1.42 |