Auto body (collision repair) technicians restore damaged vehicles — straightening frames, replacing panels, and refinishing to factory condition. It's hands-on, detail-driven craft work with steady demand: as long as there are cars, there are collisions to repair.
Prep, sanding, and disassembly while learning. Building fundamentals under a lead tech.
After certs. Independent panel and structural repair. Pay climbs with skill and speed.
Complex structural and refinish work. $65K–$85K.
Move into estimating, management, or running your own shop.
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