August production edged above July as an increase in hours worked offset lower employment, but remained below year-ago levels. Wages set records for production employees and for all employees. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary August collision repair employment, hours […]
State Farm Plans to Add 3,000 Claims Employees in 2027
Company says new vehicles and technology, changing repair methods, and increasing severe weather events change the skills and capabilities required of claims professionals. State Farm plans to expand its claims workforce by approximately 10%, or about 3,000 employees, during 2027, the insurer announced Sept. 25, adding capacity to an operation that handles nearly 11 million […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up Slightly in June
June production edged above May as both hours worked and employment increased, but remained below year-ago levels. Wages set records for production employees and for all employees. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary June collision repair employment, hours worked and […]
Fourth Quarter 2025 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up 3.2% Compared to 2024
Employment declined and the number of independent collision repair centers was essentially flat in the fourth quarter last year compared to 2024. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that employment was down in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year but average weekly wages […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up in May
May production rose above April on an increase in hours worked but remained down from a year ago. Weekly wages for production employees reached a new record while wages for all employees slipped from April’s record levels. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in April
Production was down in April both month over month and year over year. Wages for all employees reached new records as production hourly wage growth accelerated to 12.5% from a year earlier. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary April collision […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up Slightly in March
March production edged above February as production employment increased while hours worked were unchanged. Wages growth rates moderating but remain above average. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary March collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up […]
Crash Champions Sets 60-Day Target to Hire 300 Body Technicians
Crash Champions on May 12 announced a hiring initiative to add 300 body technicians across its nationwide network within 60 days, a push the company said would expand its certified technician workforce by 10%. The Chicago-based multi-shop operator is recruiting for openings at more than 650 repair centers across 38 states. The hiring drive follows […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in February
Production was down in February both month over month and year over year even as production employment increased. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary February collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was down both compared to January […]
Third Quarter 2025 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up 2.7% Compared to 2024
Employment continued to decline in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year while the number of independent collision repair centers was up slightly. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that employment was down in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year […]
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