Salary Range for an Automotive Collision Technician
Automotive collision technicians work on vehicles damaged in accidents. Their job is to fix the vehicle so that it functions and looks like it did before the accident.
These technicians are employed in a wide variety of settings, including car dealerships, private shops, fleet garages (such as bus lines and trucking companies), local mechanics' garages and chain-based repair shops.
Their salaries can vary widely depending on experience, training, location and workload. Some experienced technicians may earn an incentive bonus for the number of jobs they complete per week in addition to an hourly pay.
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Function
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Automotive collision technicians are trained in vocational schools that specialize in auto repair and collision repair. Their job is to repair vehicles damaged in collisions and accidents.
Employment
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Collision technicians are employed in a wide area of locations and businesses. They may be employed by a private repair shop, or they may choose to work for a company that manages a fleet of buses or trucks.
Other technicians may choose to work for car dealerships or businesses that specialize in collision repair work.
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Salary Ranges
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Depending on location, demand and type of business, automotive collision technicians can make anywhere from $10 to $29 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor.
The average pay for these technicians is around $16.22 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor. This number is drawn from a census on salaries in May 2006.
Other Benefits
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Many automotive collision technicians earn incentive pay based on the number of jobs they complete per week. This incentive rate can vary widely from employer to employer, and some technicians may be required to work nights and weekends to complete a workload at a garage.
Some employers offer health benefits in addition to hourly and incentive pay.
Potential
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Automotive collision technicians who obtain the proper training may start out as shop helpers, earning far less than experienced workers at the same garage.
As they work and become more skilled, there is the chance to advance and move up to a full technician. Once a full-fledged collision technician, the income may increase anywhere from 30 percent to 60 percent from that of a helper.
Experienced technicians may be eligible for incentive pay, higher-paying positions or more chances to work on lucrative repair contracts.
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