Automobile Collision Repairers

Employers

Automobile collision repairers hold about 142,060 jobs in the United States, not including approximately 17,550 glass specialists. Most work for body shops specializing in body repairs and painting, including private shops and shops operated by automobile dealers. Others work for organizations that maintain their own vehicle fleets, such as trucking companies and automobile rental companies. About 9 percent of automobile collision repairers are self-employed, operating small shops in cities large and small.