Paint and Body Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Paint and Body Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Paint and Body Technician in the United States is $50,342 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Paint and Body Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $57,970
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,691 to $54,335
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,457
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Paint and Body Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,335 $4,528 $1,045 $26
Average $50,342 $4,195 $968 $24
25th Percentile $45,691 $3,808 $879 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Paint and Body Technician Salaries

A Paint and Body Technician'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Paint and Body Technician 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 Paint and Body Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $55,739.
  • California: $55,527.
  • Massachusetts: $54,787.

Top Paying Cities for Paint and Body Technicians

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:

  • San Jose: $63,496
  • San Francisco: $62,801
  • Oakland: $61,478

What Skills Can Increase a Paint and Body Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.47% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Regulatory Compliance (Mentioned in 4.22% Job Postings): Monitoring strict adherence of all organizational processes and procedures to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 0.91% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.47%
Regulatory Compliance 4.22%
Lean Manufacturing 0.91%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Paint and Body Technician's salary.
  • Process Inspection: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Business Model: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Self Motivation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Process Inspection
$56,887
13%
Business Model
$55,880
11%
Self Motivation
$55,880
11%
Team Management
$53,866
7%
Work Ethic
$52,859
5%
Innovation
$52,859
5%
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Paint and Body Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Paint and Body Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Paint and Body Technician positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Paint and Body Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Paint and Body Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$60,411$29.020%
Software & Networking$60,411$29.020%
Energy & Utilities$57,893$28.015%
Biotechnology$55,376$27.010%
Internet$55,376$27.010%

How Education impacts a Paint and Body Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Paint and Body Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Paint and Body Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $47,363 and $50,313).

Paint and Body Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Paint and Body Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 71.4%
High School 71.4%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 14.3%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Paint and Body Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Paint and Body Technician'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Paint and Body Technician

Salaries for a Paint and Body Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $49,328 in 2023 to around $48,579 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Paint and Body Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Paint and Body Technician Over Time

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2023
$49,328
2024
$48,889
2025
$48,579
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2023 $49,328
2024 $48,889
2025 $48,579
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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Paint and Body Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Paint and Body Technician?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Paint and Body Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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