Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Michigan
$60,930avg. a year
$29.29 an hour · 5,010 employed
Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Michigan earn an average of $60,930 a year. That is $1,240 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $59,690. The best-paying metro area is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI at $65,970.
$56,880Median pay
$29.29Average hourly
+18%Avg. pay since 2020
#15Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for automotive body and related repairers by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
12,130 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$65,970
$31.71 an hour
2140 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$61,290
$29.47 an hour
3210 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$61,260
$29.45 an hour
4170 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$61,020
$29.34 an hour
5190 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$60,750
$29.21 an hour
650 jobs
Monroe, MI
$60,720
$29.19 an hour
780 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$59,940
$28.82 an hour
870 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$58,440
$28.09 an hour
9680 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$57,850
$27.81 an hour
1060 jobs
Jackson, MI
$57,750
$27.77 an hour
1140 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$56,910
$27.36 an hour
1240 jobs
Niles, MI
$56,900
$27.36 an hour
13250 jobs
Flint, MI
$56,840
$27.33 an hour
14110 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$53,510
$25.73 an hour
1550 jobs
Bay City, MI
$52,840
$25.41 an hour
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Automotive Body and Related Repairers pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan automotive body and related repairers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $59,690 | $28.70 |
| Michigan | $60,930 | $29.29 |
| Indiana | $58,010 | $27.89 |
| Wisconsin | $56,650 | $27.24 |
| Ohio | $56,640 | $27.23 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$56,490
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$62,140
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$68,380
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$76,090
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40,180
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$47,700
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do automotive body and related repairers make in Michigan?
The average is $60,930 a year, and the median is $56,880. That is $1,240 (2%) more than the U.S. average of $59,690.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$29.29 an hour on average; the median is $27.35.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($65,970), followed by Ann Arbor, MI ($61,290). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Bay City, MI ($52,840).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #15 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 49-3021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national automotive body and related repairers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.