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Auto Body Repairer Salary in California (2026)
$32.14 per hour · take-home ≈ $53,576/year ($4,465/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Auto Body Repairers (2nd of 51), with a median about 23% above the national average. Of the 14,050 Auto Body Repairer jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $66,860 a year — though pay ranges from $41,910 for newcomers to $97,480 at the top.
Auto Body Repairer pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $66,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,200 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $97,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,050 Auto Body Repairer jobs in California (occupation code 49-3021, “Automotive Body and Related Repairers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Auto Body Repairer salary of $66,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $53,576 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $66,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,879 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,115 |
| California state income tax | −$2,290 |
| Take-home (annual) | $53,576 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,465 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Auto Body Repairer make in California?
- The median Auto Body Repairer salary in California is $66,860 per year ($32.14 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,040 and $78,200.
- What is the take-home pay for a Auto Body Repairer in California?
- On the median salary of $66,860, a single filer in California takes home about $53,576 per year ($4,465 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Auto Body Repairer jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 14,050 Auto Body Repairer jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.