Automotive Body Repairers in Illinois

Is Illinois a good place for you to work as an Automotive Body Repairer?

You’re in luck! Jobs for Automotive Body Repairers in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Automotive Body Repairers in Illinois is growing slower than average.

• Automotive Body Repairers in Illinois earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Automotive Body Repairers Work in Illinois?

There were approximately 6,640 workers employed as Automotive Body Repairers in this state in 2018.

There were 7,610 Automotive Body Repairers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 970 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 1,710 Automotive Body Repairers working in it, which means Illinois has more Automotive Body Repairers than average.

Job Projections for Illinois

Jobs for Automotive Body Repairers in this state are growing at a rate of 4.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.5%.

Illinois Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 720 annual job openings, and 7,460 total jobs in 2026 for Automotive Body Repairers in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 17,100 annual jobs and 174,100 total jobs in 2026.

What do Automotive Body Repairers Make in Illinois?

In 2018 wages for Automotive Body Repairers ranged from $25,910 to $66,830 with $45,170 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.46 to $32.13. The median hourly rate was $21.72.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $22.14 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.42.

The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.

Top Illinois Metros for Automotive Body Repairers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Automotive Body Repairers.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI	5,080	$45,620
St. Louis, MO-IL	1,120	$47,460
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	180	$40,510
Rockford, IL	170	$48,660
Peoria, IL	160	$45,390
Springfield, IL	130	$36,110
Carbondale-Marion, IL	100	$35,030
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL	90	$35,100
Bloomington, IL	90	$46,570
Kankakee, IL	30	$49,830

Top States for Automotive Body Repairers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Automotive Body Repairers work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	14,100	$48,830
Texas	11,100	$41,430
Florida	8,990	$38,250
Pennsylvania	7,260	$43,100
New York	6,710	$44,930
Illinois	6,640	$45,170
Ohio	5,130	$38,580
North Carolina	4,990	$45,590
Georgia	4,790	$44,140
Michigan	4,660	$42,950
Virginia	4,180	$45,850
New Jersey	3,780	$48,540
Wisconsin	3,460	$41,650
Indiana	3,420	$39,320
Tennessee	3,360	$37,210
Colorado	3,250	$44,400
Massachusetts	3,230	$50,760
Missouri	3,080	$44,670
Maryland	2,700	$50,610
Minnesota	2,580	$40,380

Below are the states where Automotive Body Repairers get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$58,110
Hawaii	$51,210
Massachusetts	$50,760
Maryland	$50,610
California	$48,830
North Dakota	$48,580
New Jersey	$48,540
Connecticut	$48,240
Rhode Island	$46,250
Virginia	$45,850

Related Careers in IL

Discover similar careers:

Occupation	IL Employment Total

What Major Will Prepare You For an Automotive Body Repairer Career?

• Mechanic & Repair Technologies
• Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Autobody/Collision & Repair Technology/Technician

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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