Automotive Body and Related Repairers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $76,660 +48.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.86
10th percentile $46,320
90th percentile $113,040
Employed locally 650
National median $51,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,320
    25th
    $61,470
    50th (median)
    $76,660
    75th
    $92,940
    90th
    $113,040

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary vs area income 49% Median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Body and Related Repairers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hinesville, GA $81,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $67,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,040
    Vallejo, CA $64,670
    Lexington Park, MD $64,570

    Nearby metros — Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,040
    Vallejo, CA $64,670
    Yuba City, CA $64,060
    Salinas, CA $63,790
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $63,540

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in San Jose, CA is $36.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Automotive Body and Related Repairers salary in San Jose, CA is 48.3% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Automotive Body and Related Repairers (10th percentile) earn around $46,320 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,470.