Auto Body Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Auto Body Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Auto Body Manager in the United States is $44,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,285
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,422 to $47,718
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,257
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Auto Body Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,718 $3,976 $918 $23
Average $44,897 $3,741 $863 $22
25th Percentile $41,422 $3,452 $797 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Auto Body Manager Salaries

An Auto Body Manager'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 Experience Level Affects Auto Body Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Auto Body Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,559
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $45,139
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $46,117
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,250
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,473
Levels Salary
Entry Level Auto Body Manager$44,559
Intermediate Level Auto Body Manager$45,139
Senior Level Auto Body Manager$46,117
Specialist Level Auto Body Manager$46,250
Expert Level Auto Body Manager$46,473
$44,559 0 yr
$45,139 < 2 yrs
$46,117 2-4 yrs
$46,250 5-8 yrs
$46,473 > 8 yrs
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How Do Auto Body Manager 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 Body Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,710.
  • California: $49,522.
  • Massachusetts: $48,862.

Top Paying Cities for Auto Body Managers

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: $56,629
  • San Francisco: $56,009
  • Oakland: $54,828

What Skills Can Increase an Auto Body Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 5.42% 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.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 4.61% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
  • Respiratory Care (Mentioned in 2.03% Job Postings): Respiratory Therapy is the health care discipline specializing in the promotion of optimum cardiopulmonary function, health and wellness.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 5.42%
Patient Safety 4.61%
Respiratory Care 2.03%
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 an Auto Body Manager's salary.
  • Communication Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Communication Skills
$48,938
9%
Collaboration
$48,040
7%
Planning
$48,040
7%
Acute Care
$47,591
6%
Innovation
$47,142
5%
Teamwork
$47,142
5%
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Auto Body Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Auto Body Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Auto Body Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Auto Body Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Auto Body Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$53,877$26.020%

How Education impacts an Auto Body Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Auto Body Managers 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 an Auto Body Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $55,073 and $58,959).

Auto Body Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Auto Body Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.6%
High School 63.2%
Associates 26.3%
Bachelors 2.6%
Masters 5.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Auto Body Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Auto Body Manager'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 Auto Body Manager

Salaries for an Auto Body Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,510 in 2023 to around $51,508 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Auto Body Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Auto Body Manager Over Time

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$52,413
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  • Lindsay Automotive Group

    Columbus, OH

    Lindsay Automotive Group | Columbus, OH

    Job Posting. We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Body Shop Technician to join our collision repair team. The ideal candidate will be responsible f... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Hogan Transportation

    Columbus, OH

    Hogan Transportation | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Hogan Transportation is a 100-year-old full-service, multi-faceted transportation company operating throughout North Amer... more

    4 Days Ago

  • 1060 Fleet Services LLC

    Columbus, OH

    1060 Fleet Services LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Company. 1060 Fleet Services. Position. Automotive Body Work Technician. Salary. Minimum of $50,000 per year (5 Years Ex more

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  • Auto Services Unlimited, Inc

    Columbus, OH

    Auto Services Unlimited, Inc | Columbus, OH

    Automotive Technician. Perform vehicle body maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and fa... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Swift Transportation

    Columbus, OH

    Swift Transportation | Columbus, OH

    Diesel Body Shop Mechanic. Position at Swift Transportation Now Hiring: Diesel Body Shop Mechanic Location: Columbus, OH Pay: $22 - $32 hourly Shift: Monda... more

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  • Interstate Utility Trailer

    Columbus, OH

    Interstate Utility Trailer | Columbus, OH

    Trailer Body Technician. Interstate Utility Trailer is seeking an experienced Trailer Body Technician for our Columbus OH shop. We invite you to join our s... more

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FAQ about Auto Body Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Auto Body Manager?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Auto Body Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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