Statewide pay Government data
Auto body repairers in District of Columbia earn a statewide median of $62,640 a year, 21% above the typical U.S. metro, ranking #3 of 50 states and DC. About 30 people work in the trade statewide.
Statewide pay range
States ranked near District of Columbia
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Pay by city Government data
BLS publishes auto body repairer pay for 1 District of Columbia metro: Washington.
| Metro | Median pay | Real pay | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| WashingtonDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA · DC | $59,770 | $54,893 | 2,150 |
Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate
The job (national)
Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
Nationally, jobs are projected to grow 3.7% from 2025 to 2035, with about 12,600 openings a year. Typical training: long-term on-the-job training.
Nationally, auto body repairers have 60 injuries or illnesses serious enough to miss work per 10,000 full-time workers, 31% below the rate for all jobs (87). The most common cause is being struck by or caught in objects and equipment.
What the work is like Government data
How often auto body repairers deal with each condition, from surveys of workers in the job.
Getting started usually takes some preparation (high school plus months of training).
O*NET 31.0 Work Context and Job Zones (U.S. Department of Labor), national.
Licensing in District of Columbia Official source
The main state licensing office in District of Columbia is the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection. It can point you to the right license for auto body repairers.
Official District of Columbia licensing site ↗
Requirements for auto body repairers vary by state and sometimes by city; always confirm with the official agency.
Cities in District of Columbia
All trades in District of Columbia.