Auto collision repair technicians are employed by a wide variety of repair and service-related facilities.  They enjoy year-round stable employment, commanding wages comparable to most other automobile and service-related industries. 

An entry-level technician can expect to earn between $14,000 - $16,000 annually, with some experienced technicians earning more than $50,000 per year.

According to a national survey conducted by the Inter-industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR), the Auto Collision Repair industry will need 50,000 entry-level technicians a year. 

Currently 10,000 people are capable of filling those positions. This leaves a shortfall of 40,000 technicians annually.