SOC 49-3021
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Risk Score
⚠️60/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥155,220
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$52K
$36K – $87K
Projected Growth
📈+1.6%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖36/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Automotive Body and Related Repairers face a risk score of 60/100 — 16 points above the national average of 44. With only 36/100 GenAI exposure, most core tasks remain resistant to current AI capabilities. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $52K ($5K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 60/100, Automotive Body and Related Repairers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 155,220 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection and working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Automotive Body and Related Repairers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Augmented reality-guided remote diagnostics
Predictive maintenance AI reducing reactive repair needs
Automated fault detection via IoT sensor networks
Robotic inspection of hard-to-reach equipment
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Diagnosing novel equipment failures through physical inspection
Working in confined, elevated, or hazardous spaces
Customer communication about technical issues
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 65% |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | 28 | $93K | 79% |
| Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | 33 | $78K | 84% |