Automotive Body and Related Repairers

in California

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Exclude "Painters, Transportation Equipment" (51-9122) and "Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers" (49-3022). [More Details...]

Skills - Importance and Competence Level for this occupation (1-low, 100-high)

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Skills	Importance	Competence Level
Equipment Maintenance	77	36
Equipment Selection	90	38
Information Gathering	83	33
Information Organization	83	29
Installation	93	48
Operation and Control	77	36
Problem Identification	80	45
Product Inspection	97	52
Repairing	97	55
Troubleshooting	77	38

Employment Projections

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Area	Estimated Year - Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Annual Avg Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
California	2018 - 2028	14,500	14,800	300	2.1	14,370

Wages

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Area	Time Period	Hourly Mean	Hourly by Percentile
			25th	Median	75th
California	2023	$29.93	$22.47	$30.14	$32.80

Education

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Workers must have a Long-term on-the-job training (> 12 months) to gain the necessary skills for this occupation.However, those with related work experience would have a competitive advantage in this labor market.

Training Programs

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The following are the training programs available for the Occupation: Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Job Openings from JobCentral National Labor Exchange

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