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Occupational Report for Automotive Body And Related Repairers (49-3021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames. Exclude "Painters, Transportation Equipment" (51-9122) and "Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers" (49-3022).

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Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Employment Outlook for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Automotive Body And Related Repairers There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Painter And Auto Body Worker 2/4/10 Salem $14.00/hr to $16.00/hr DOE, Neg.
Auto Body Helper 1/5/10 Medford
Auto Body Repair 10/9/09 Brookings DOE, Neg.
State of Oregon License Information for Automotive Body And Related Repairers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $13.26 $15.54 $19.47 $29.59 $36.99 $22.51 $46,816
Multnomah / Washington 13.88 15.95 19.71 29.47 35.70 22.85 47,527
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 14.53 16.40 19.40 23.09 26.32 19.91 41,412
Lane 13.08 14.78 20.40 27.89 37.37 22.42 46,632
Coos / Curry 9.57 17.81 23.46 28.26 30.57 22.25 46,262
Jackson / Josephine 12.21 15.63 21.23 28.37 36.36 22.19 46,156
Morrow / Umatilla 9.38 10.89 17.05 20.03 22.64 15.98 33,229
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,761 2,063 302 17.1% 30 39 69
Multnomah / Washington 715 792 77 10.8% 8 15 23
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 225 240 15 6.7% 2 5 6
Clackamas 182 212 30 16.5% 3 4 7
Jackson / Josephine 137 160 23 16.8% 2 3 5
Lane 134 152 18 13.4% 2 3 5
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 105 113 8 7.6% 1 2 3
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 85 106 21 24.7% 2 2 4
Douglas 48 53 5 10.4% 1 1 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 42 48 6 14.3% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 36 43 7 19.4% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 32 36 4 12.5% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 30 32 2 6.7% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 26 28 2 7.7% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 24 26 2 8.3% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 20 23 3 15.0% 0 0 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,761
Total, All Industries Private 1,750
Wholesale Trade Private 52
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 50
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 50
Retail Trade Private 389
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 361
Automobile Dealers Private 332
Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores Private 18
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 26
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 26
Transportation and Warehousing Private 18
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 1,281
Repair and Maintenance Private 1,281
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 1,281
Educational Requirements for Automotive Body And Related Repairers Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Automotive Body And Related Repairers
  • Align Frame
  • Align Vehicle Body Parts
  • Apply Adhesives
  • Apply Automotive System Theories
  • Apply Filler Substances To Dents In Vehicle Bodies
  • Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
  • Apply Properties Of Metals To Repair Activities
  • Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
  • Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
  • Fabricate Parts And Items Using Sheet Metal
  • Fit Bearings
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Install And Repair Auto Glass
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Maintain Repair Records
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Mix And Match Paints, Stains And Pigments
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Electronic Calibration Devices
  • Operate Lathes
  • Operate Sheet Metal Fabrication Machines
  • Operate Spray Paint Equipment
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Perform Detailed Welding Techniques
  • Prepare And Paint Vehicles Or Transportation Equipment
  • Provide Customer Service
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Read Vehicle Manufacturers Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Composite Materials (Fiberglass, Graphite Or Boron)
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Plastics
  • Repair And Replace Vehicle Body Parts
  • Select Auto Body Repair Method
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Auto Body Painting And Repair Equipment
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Laser Cutter
  • Use Pneumatic Tools
  • Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
  • Weld Metal Parts
  • Write Vehicle Damage Repair Estimates
Schools and Training Providers for Automotive Body And Related Repairers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Chemeketa Community College
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
Phone: (503) 399-5000
Programs of Training:
Clackamas Community College
19600 South Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
Phone: (503) 657-6958
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Springdale Job Corps Center
31224 E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Troutdale, OR 97060
Phone: (503) 695-2245
Programs of Training:
Lane Community College
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: (541) 463-3000
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Automotive Body And Related Repairers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Automotive Body And Related Repairers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Automotive Glass Installers And Repairers 41%
Rail Car Repairers 37%
Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics 33%
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 33%
Motorcycle Mechanics 33%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 31%
Bus And Truck Mechanics And Diesel Engine Specialists 31%
Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians 29%
Farm Equipment Mechanics 28%
Motorboat Mechanics 26%