# Auto Body Technician jobs and career guide

Category: Automotive & Heavy Equipment
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/auto-body-technician/
Also called: collision technician, body tech, auto painter, refinish technician

Collision techs repair vehicle structures and panels, and refinish technicians paint and blend repairs.

## Typical US pay
$38k–$85k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Repair and replace body panels
- Measure and straighten frames
- Prep, paint and blend refinish work
- Calibrate ADAS sensors after repairs

## Key skills
- Collision repair
- Frame straightening
- Refinishing
- I-CAR
- ADAS calibration

## Training
Collision repair program or shop apprenticeship.

## Licensing & certifications
I-CAR and ASE B-series certifications.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.