Production employment increased to level last seen in February 2020 prior to pandemic. Hours worked above 2019 average. Number of women employees sets new record. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary December employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on […]
Percentage of Collision Repair Facilities Reporting Improved Sales Compared to Last Year Up in October
Employment remains issue as long-term unfilled positions remain near 20-year record high. OEM part delays improving. A larger percentage of collision repair facility operators report business improved in October on a year-over-year basis compared to those reporting higher sales the previous month. The percentage reporting higher year-over-year (YoY) sales increased to more than three out […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in September
Production employment increased to level last seen in March 2020. Hours worked above 2019 average. Number of women employees at all-time record. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary September employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on a year-over-year basis […]
Half of Collision Repair Facilities Reported Improved Sales in September Compared to Last Year
Long-term unfilled positions at 20-year record high. Concerns that new insurance claims processes are impacting estimator retention and recruitment. Collision repair facility operators continue to see improved sales compared to the last year, but the percentage reporting higher sales declined to just over half of respondents overall. Collision repair facilities reported higher sales across 50.1% […]
Collision Repair Industry Production in April Up Over 20% Compared to Last Year
Production employment increased for the month, but hours worked declined compared to March. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the final April employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on a year-over-year basis but a slight decline versus the previous month. Overall, […]
Collision Repair Industry Production in March at Best Level Since Start of Pandemic
Production employment and hours worked both reach highest levels since year ago levels. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the final March employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on both a month-over-month basis and on a year-over-year basis. Overall, total collision […]
Fourth Quarter 2020 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up 6.2% Compared to 2019
The decline in employment improved compared to the third quarter and wages improved substantially. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment continued to improve in the fourth quarter but remains below 2019 levels. Data from the Bureau of Labor statistics illustrates the dramatic impact […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in December Compared to November
Resurgence in pandemic in December impacts hours worked. Employment improvements slowed in the fourth quarter with December production employees below October levels. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the final December employment, hours worked and wages shows a decline compared to November […]
Third Quarter 2020 Collision Repair Employment Down 9.6% Versus 2019
Just three states reported growth in employment in third quarter compared to previous year. Average weekly wage up less than one percent. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state illustrates the dramatic impact of the pandemic on collision repair employment and the total wages paid to employees. Average weekly […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Rebounded in May and June
After record declines in April, employment and hours worked rebounded significantly as economy started to reopen. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the final May and preliminary June employment, hours worked and wages shows significant improvement. But, the stark picture of the […]