49-3021.00

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

8.9OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 88% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 91% probability of automation for this role
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88%
of jobs safer
118
jobs riskier than this
+1.6%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Automotive body repairers perform structural and cosmetic collision repair—metal straightening, panel replacement, and refinishing—where AI estimating tools like CCC's AI-powered photo estimating change the administrative workflow but not the physical repair. Precision alignment work, welding, and paint matching in unique vehicle configurations require skilled craftsmanship. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; vehicle collision rates persist and EVs with complex aluminum structures actually increase skill requirements.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsAmazon RoboticsTesla Optimus

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$51,680
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+1.6%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

Career Pivot Paths

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89% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →