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

A Collision Technician's salary grows with experience: an Automotive Mechanic I (0-1 years)earns $51,890, an Automotive Mechanic II (1-3 years)earns $58,577, an Collision Technician (3-5 years)earns $65,434, an Automotive Mechanic IV (5-7 years)earns $71,609,

What are the highest paying states for a Collision Technician?

Collision Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collision Technician roles are District of Columbia $69,385, California $69,122, Massachusetts $68,201. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collision Technician roles make?

Salaries for Collision Technician level roles vary by specialization: Collision Manager: $89,901; Collision Estimator: $89,241; Collision Appraiser: $79,027; Auto Collision Technician: $62,839; Automotive Collision Technician: $61,915.

Collision Technician Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Collision Technician make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Collision Technician in Rhode Island is $64,973 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,546
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $58,347 to $69,984
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,314

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Collision Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,984	$5,832	$1,346	$34
Average	$64,973	$5,414	$1,249	$31
25th Percentile	$58,347	$4,862	$1,122	$28

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Key Factors That Influence Collision Technician Salaries

A Collision 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

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

District of Columbia: $69,385.
California: $69,122.
Massachusetts: $68,201.

District of Columbia $69,385 California $69,122 Massachusetts $68,201 Washington $67,950 New Jersey $67,925 Alaska $67,837 Connecticut $66,973 New York $66,622

Hawaii $65,500 Rhode Island $64,973 Maryland $64,616 Minnesota $64,127 Colorado $63,939 Illinois $63,877 Oregon $63,639 Delaware $63,463

New Hampshire $63,353 Virginia $63,106 Pennsylvania $62,385 Nevada $62,022 North Dakota $61,903 Michigan $61,715 Wisconsin $61,646 Vermont $61,508

Texas $61,126 Maine $61,101 Arizona $61,063 Ohio $61,019 Georgia $60,443 Indiana $60,154 Wyoming $60,098 Utah $60,010

Iowa $59,973 Kansas $59,672 Louisiana $59,584 North Carolina $59,553 Missouri $59,540 Florida $59,296 Montana $59,164 Nebraska $59,039

Kentucky $58,970 South Carolina $58,719 Tennessee $58,563 Idaho $58,500 New Mexico $58,042 Oklahoma $57,942 Alabama $57,572 South Dakota $56,952

Arkansas $56,614 West Virginia $56,432 Mississippi $55,887

Top Paying Cities for Collision 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:

Adamsville: $65,786
Albion: $65,230
Ashaway: $65,661

Adamsville, RI $65,786 Albion, RI $65,230 Ashaway, RI $65,661 Barrington, RI $65,058 Block Island, RI $65,420 Bradford, RI $65,621 Bristol, RI $65,309 Carolina, RI $65,513

Charlestown, RI $65,537 Chepachet, RI $65,406 Clayville, RI $65,224 Coventry, RI $65,227 West Greenwich, RI $65,407 East Greenwich, RI $65,183 Exeter, RI $65,389 Fiskeville, RI $65,057

Forestdale, RI $65,558 Foster, RI $65,372 Glendale, RI $65,563 Greene, RI $65,458 Greenville, RI $65,082 Harmony, RI $65,166 Harrisville, RI $65,535 Hope, RI $65,098

Hope Valley, RI $65,603 Hopkinton, RI $65,690 Jamestown, RI $65,470 Kenyon, RI $65,505 Little Compton, RI $65,776 Manville, RI $65,316 Mapleville, RI $65,419 Newport, RI $65,536

Middletown, RI $65,565 North Kingstown, RI $65,296 North Scituate, RI $65,166 Oakland, RI $65,490 Pascoag, RI $65,578 Pawtucket, RI $64,961 Central Falls, RI $64,990 Cumberland, RI $65,359

Lincoln, RI $65,055 Portsmouth, RI $65,529 Prudence Island, RI $65,395 Rockville, RI $65,680 Saunderstown, RI $65,431 Shannock, RI $65,509 Slatersville, RI $65,559 Slocum, RI $65,429

Tiverton, RI $65,729 Wakefield, RI $65,487 Kingston, RI $65,462 Narragansett, RI $65,505 Peace Dale, RI $65,479 Warren, RI $65,226 Warwick, RI $65,044 Westerly, RI $65,677

West Kingston, RI $65,482 West Warwick, RI $65,124 Wood River Junction, RI $65,576 Woonsocket, RI $65,562 North Smithfield, RI $65,413 Wyoming, RI $65,509 Providence, RI $64,942 Cranston, RI $64,951

North Providence, RI $64,958 East Providence, RI $64,947 Riverside, RI $64,967 Rumford, RI $64,958 Smithfield, RI $65,089 Johnston, RI $64,980

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

Understanding how a Collision 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 May 01, 2026

$58,347

Average $64,973/year

$69,984

$4,862

Average $5,414/month

$5,832

$1,122

Average $1,249/week

$1,346

$28

Average $31/hour

$34

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$69,984	$5,832	$1,346	$34
Average	$64,973	$5,414	$1,249	$31
25th Percentile	$58,347	$4,862	$1,122	$28

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