What are the main factors that influence a Collision Tech's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Collision Tech's salary?

A Collision Tech's salary grows with experience: starting around $51,937 for beginners, reaching about $53,920 at mid-level, and approach $55,095 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Collision Tech?

Collision Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collision Tech roles are District of Columbia $57,790, California $57,571, Massachusetts $56,804. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collision Tech roles make?

Salaries for Collision Tech level roles vary by specialization: Collision Center Manager: $97,076; Collision Manager: $89,877; Collision Estimator: $89,225; Collision Appraiser: $78,965; Collision Advisor: $69,537.

Collision Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Collision Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collision Tech in Rhode Island is $54,116 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Collision Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $63,096
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $50,466 to $58,817
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,144

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Collision Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,817	$4,901	$1,131	$28
Average	$54,116	$4,510	$1,041	$26
25th Percentile	$50,466	$4,206	$971	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Collision Tech Salaries

A Collision Tech's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Collision Tech	$51,937
Intermediate Level Collision Tech	$52,755
Senior Level Collision Tech	$53,920
Specialist Level Collision Tech	$54,768
Expert Level Collision Tech	$55,095

How Do Collision Tech Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Collision Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,790.
California: $57,571.
Massachusetts: $56,804.

District of Columbia $57,790 California $57,571 Massachusetts $56,804 Washington $56,595 New Jersey $56,574 Alaska $56,501 Connecticut $55,781 New York $55,488

Hawaii $54,554 Rhode Island $54,116 Maryland $53,818 Minnesota $53,411 Colorado $53,254 Illinois $53,202 Oregon $53,004 Delaware $52,858

New Hampshire $52,766 Virginia $52,560 Pennsylvania $51,960 Nevada $51,657 North Dakota $51,558 Michigan $51,401 Wisconsin $51,344 Vermont $51,229

Texas $50,911 Maine $50,890 Arizona $50,859 Ohio $50,822 Georgia $50,342 Indiana $50,102 Wyoming $50,055 Utah $49,982

Iowa $49,950 Kansas $49,700 Louisiana $49,627 North Carolina $49,601 Missouri $49,590 Florida $49,387 Montana $49,277 Nebraska $49,173

Kentucky $49,115 South Carolina $48,907 Tennessee $48,776 Idaho $48,724 New Mexico $48,343 Oklahoma $48,259 Alabama $47,951 South Dakota $47,435

Arkansas $47,153 West Virginia $47,001 Mississippi $46,547

Top Paying Cities for Collision Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $55,003
Albion: $54,089
Ashaway: $55,212

Adamsville, RI $55,003 Albion, RI $54,089 Ashaway, RI $55,212 Barrington, RI $54,089 Block Island, RI $54,925 Bradford, RI $55,175 Bristol, RI $54,037 Carolina, RI $54,726

Charlestown, RI $54,784 Chepachet, RI $53,985 Clayville, RI $54,037 Coventry, RI $53,985 West Greenwich, RI $53,949 East Greenwich, RI $54,022 Exeter, RI $55,175 Fiskeville, RI $54,089

Forestdale, RI $54,037 Foster, RI $53,949 Glendale, RI $53,949 Greene, RI $54,554 Greenville, RI $54,089 Harmony, RI $54,074 Harrisville, RI $53,985 Hope, RI $54,089

Hope Valley, RI $55,212 Hopkinton, RI $55,227 Jamestown, RI $54,674 Kenyon, RI $55,159 Little Compton, RI $54,982 Manville, RI $54,089 Mapleville, RI $53,949 Newport, RI $54,684

Middletown, RI $54,914 North Kingstown, RI $53,933 North Scituate, RI $54,074 Oakland, RI $54,001 Pascoag, RI $53,969 Pawtucket, RI $54,089 Central Falls, RI $54,089 Cumberland, RI $54,089

Lincoln, RI $54,089 Portsmouth, RI $54,465 Prudence Island, RI $53,985 Rockville, RI $55,227 Saunderstown, RI $54,705 Shannock, RI $55,144 Slatersville, RI $54,037 Slocum, RI $54,705

Tiverton, RI $55,019 Wakefield, RI $54,648 Kingston, RI $54,658 Narragansett, RI $54,669 Peace Dale, RI $54,648 Warren, RI $54,074 Warwick, RI $54,089 Westerly, RI $55,243

West Kingston, RI $54,690 West Warwick, RI $54,089 Wood River Junction, RI $55,175 Woonsocket, RI $54,037 North Smithfield, RI $54,074 Wyoming, RI $55,159 Providence, RI $54,089 Cranston, RI $54,089

North Providence, RI $54,089 East Providence, RI $54,089 Riverside, RI $54,089 Rumford, RI $54,089 Smithfield, RI $54,089 Johnston, RI $54,089

Collision Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collision Tech's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$50,466

Average $54,116/year

$58,817

$4,206

Average $4,510/month

$4,901

$971

Average $1,041/week

$1,131

$24

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,817	$4,901	$1,131	$28
Average	$54,116	$4,510	$1,041	$26
25th Percentile	$50,466	$4,206	$971	$24

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