Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $51,400 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.71
10th percentile $36,390
90th percentile $81,770
Employed locally 2,690
National median $51,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,390
    25th
    $45,930
    50th (median)
    $51,400
    75th
    $63,300
    90th
    $81,770

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary vs area income 64% Median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Body and Related Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hinesville, GA $81,790
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,660
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,040
    Vallejo, CA $64,670

    Nearby metros — Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sherman-Denison, TX $57,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $56,260
    Odessa, TX $55,100
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $54,770
    Midland, TX $53,040
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $50,560

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$46,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$63,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78,190
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$50,740
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$57,910
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Body and Related Repairers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Houston, TX is $24.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.50 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Automotive Body and Related Repairers salaries?

    The median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary in Houston, TX is 0.5% below the national median of $51,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Houston?

    Entry-level Automotive Body and Related Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $36,390 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,930.