What are the main factors that influence an Auto 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 An Auto Collision Tech's salary?

An Auto Collision Tech's salary grows with experience: an Automotive Mechanic I (0-1 years)earns $51,777, an Auto Collision Tech (1-3 years)earns $58,449, an Automotive Mechanic III (3-5 years)earns $65,286, an Automotive Mechanic IV (5-7 years)earns $71,452,

What are the highest paying states for an Auto Collision Tech?

Auto Collision Tech salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Auto Collision Tech roles are District of Columbia $67,832, California $67,574, Massachusetts $66,674. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Auto Collision Tech roles make?

Salaries for Auto Collision Tech level roles vary by specialization: Auto Collision Technician: $62,832; Auto Service Tech: $62,483; Auto Tech/Mechanic III: $61,630; All auto body collision repair professionals: $61,344; Auto Collision Repair Technician: $60,194.

Auto Collision Tech Salary in Rhode Island

How much does an Auto Collision Tech make in Rhode Island?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Auto Collision Tech in Rhode Island is $63,519 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,522
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,229 to $72,419
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,681

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Auto Collision Tech Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,419	$6,035	$1,393	$35
Average	$63,519	$5,293	$1,222	$31
25th Percentile	$55,229	$4,602	$1,062	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Auto Collision Tech Salaries

An Auto 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.

How Do Auto 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 Auto Collision Teches. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $67,832.
California: $67,574.
Massachusetts: $66,674.

District of Columbia $67,832 California $67,574 Massachusetts $66,674 Washington $66,429 New Jersey $66,404 Alaska $66,318 Connecticut $65,473 New York $65,130

Hawaii $64,033 Rhode Island $63,519 Maryland $63,169 Minnesota $62,691 Colorado $62,508 Illinois $62,446 Oregon $62,214 Delaware $62,042

New Hampshire $61,934 Virginia $61,693 Pennsylvania $60,988 Nevada $60,633 North Dakota $60,517 Michigan $60,333 Wisconsin $60,265 Vermont $60,131

Texas $59,757 Maine $59,732 Arizona $59,696 Ohio $59,653 Georgia $59,089 Indiana $58,807 Wyoming $58,752 Utah $58,666

Iowa $58,630 Kansas $58,336 Louisiana $58,250 North Carolina $58,219 Missouri $58,207 Florida $57,968 Montana $57,839 Nebraska $57,717

Kentucky $57,649 South Carolina $57,404 Tennessee $57,251 Idaho $57,190 New Mexico $56,743 Oklahoma $56,645 Alabama $56,283 South Dakota $55,677

Arkansas $55,346 West Virginia $55,168 Mississippi $54,635

Top Paying Cities for Auto 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: $64,560
Albion: $63,488
Ashaway: $64,805

Adamsville, RI $64,560 Albion, RI $63,488 Ashaway, RI $64,805 Barrington, RI $63,488 Block Island, RI $64,468 Bradford, RI $64,762 Bristol, RI $63,427 Carolina, RI $64,235

Charlestown, RI $64,303 Chepachet, RI $63,365 Clayville, RI $63,427 Coventry, RI $63,365 West Greenwich, RI $63,322 East Greenwich, RI $63,408 Exeter, RI $64,762 Fiskeville, RI $63,488

Forestdale, RI $63,427 Foster, RI $63,322 Glendale, RI $63,322 Greene, RI $64,033 Greenville, RI $63,488 Harmony, RI $63,470 Harrisville, RI $63,365 Hope, RI $63,488

Hope Valley, RI $64,805 Hopkinton, RI $64,823 Jamestown, RI $64,174 Kenyon, RI $64,744 Little Compton, RI $64,535 Manville, RI $63,488 Mapleville, RI $63,322 Newport, RI $64,186

Middletown, RI $64,456 North Kingstown, RI $63,304 North Scituate, RI $63,470 Oakland, RI $63,384 Pascoag, RI $63,347 Pawtucket, RI $63,488 Central Falls, RI $63,488 Cumberland, RI $63,488

Lincoln, RI $63,488 Portsmouth, RI $63,929 Prudence Island, RI $63,365 Rockville, RI $64,823 Saunderstown, RI $64,211 Shannock, RI $64,725 Slatersville, RI $63,427 Slocum, RI $64,211

Tiverton, RI $64,578 Wakefield, RI $64,143 Kingston, RI $64,156 Narragansett, RI $64,168 Peace Dale, RI $64,143 Warren, RI $63,470 Warwick, RI $63,488 Westerly, RI $64,842

West Kingston, RI $64,192 West Warwick, RI $63,488 Wood River Junction, RI $64,762 Woonsocket, RI $63,427 North Smithfield, RI $63,470 Wyoming, RI $64,744 Providence, RI $63,488 Cranston, RI $63,488

North Providence, RI $63,488 East Providence, RI $63,488 Riverside, RI $63,488 Rumford, RI $63,488 Smithfield, RI $63,488 Johnston, RI $63,488

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

Understanding how an Auto 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 April 01, 2026

$55,229

Average $63,519/year

$72,419

$4,602

Average $5,293/month

$6,035

$1,062

Average $1,222/week

$1,393

$27

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$72,419	$6,035	$1,393	$35
Average	$63,519	$5,293	$1,222	$31
25th Percentile	$55,229	$4,602	$1,062	$27

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