Automotive body and glass repairers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$50,680
~$24/hr · ~$4,223/mo
US Jobs
193K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core tasks are highly physical, involving manual dexterity, welding, and the use of pneumatic tools in unpredictable repair environments that are difficult to automate. AI's primary impact is limited to peripheral administrative tasks like cost estimation and damage assessment via computer vision, but the physical restoration of vehicles remains a human-centric trade.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CABEST VALUE | $76,660 | Above avg (113.1) | $67,805 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $58,310 | Below avg (87.6) | $66,572 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $62,910 | Below avg (95.0) | $66,240 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $56,050 | Below avg (85.2) | $65,795 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $56,490 | Below avg (85.9) | $65,756 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $56,320 | Below avg (86.1) | $65,446 |
| Mankato, MN | $57,070 | Below avg (87.6) | $65,113 |
| Bismarck, ND | $57,810 | Below avg (89.4) | $64,698 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $71,300 | Above avg (110.3) | $64,669 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $57,620 | Below avg (89.3) | $64,523 |
| Minot, ND | $57,200 | Below avg (88.7) | $64,499 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $56,770 | Below avg (88.2) | $64,349 |
| Columbia, MO | $57,280 | Below avg (89.1) | $64,269 |
| Springfield, MO | $57,060 | Below avg (89.1) | $64,033 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $59,140 | Below avg (92.8) | $63,761 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
10-Year Growth
+2% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$24/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,223/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)