Auto Body Repair Technician
Abram Friedman Occupational Center-LAUSD · Los Angeles, CA
- Cost
- $5,280
- Length
- 45 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 39
- Finished the program
- 29%Based on 59 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
- Earnings in one quarter after
- Not reported
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Where California publishes a separate figure for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Job ads may call this: Body Man · Frame Man · Auto Body Man · Auto Body Repairman
Some of what people in this job do. The Department rates how important each one is, and they appear in that order.
- File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
- Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
- Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
- Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
Show 2 more things this job involves
- Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
What this pays in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) | $43,097 | $68,992 | $105,319 |
| Across California | $43,095 | $68,750 | $100,236 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $68,750per yearLos Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: $63,788
- Projected openings
- 13,490Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 2,990
- Projected change
- +3.2%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- More than a year
New hires are trained on the job for more than a year after they start. The classroom part is the beginning of this work, not the whole of it.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: High school diploma — 51% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 22% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 22%
- High school diploma
- 51%
- Started college, no degree
- 15%
- Two-year degree
- 8%
- Four-year degree
- 3%
- Master's degree
- 0.6%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Glass Installer · Glass Technician · Windshield Installer · Glass Installer Technician
- Prime all scratches on pinchwelds with primer and allow to dry.
- Remove all dirt, foreign matter, and loose glass from damaged areas, apply primer along windshield or window edges, and allow primer to dry.
- Allow all glass parts installed with urethane ample time to cure, taking temperature and humidity into account.
- Apply a bead of urethane around the perimeter of each pinchweld and dress the remaining urethane on the pinchwelds so that it is of uniform level and thickness.
Show 2 more things this job involves
- Select appropriate tools, safety equipment, and parts, according to job requirements.
- Install replacement glass in vehicles.
What this pays in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) | $36,534 | $47,503 | $62,898 |
| Across California | $36,607 | $49,059 | $73,409 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD (Los Angeles County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $49,059per year
- Projected openings
- 1,680
- Projected change
- +4.2%
- Usually needs
- High school diploma or equivalent
California publishes no separate figure for this job in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD. The statewide figures above are the only ones there are.
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- 1 to 12 months
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: High school diploma — 47% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: High school diploma or equivalent. 17% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 17%
- High school diploma
- 47%
- Started college, no degree
- 27%
- Two-year degree
- 6%
- Four-year degree
- 3%
- Master's degree
- 0.8%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 0%
Program details
This program provides in-person instruction only.
This program is designed for the foundation (NATEF) certification in auto body repair. It provides students with technical instruction and practical experience in structural analysis and damage repair of automobile using sustainable and green vehicle technologies. Instruction includes classroom and workplace policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations. It covers the proper use, maintenance and storage of auto body repair tools and equipment. Emphasis is placed on the techniques in the following areas of structural analysis and damage repair; frame inspection and repair, inspection/measurement/repair, fixed glass, and metal welding and cutting.
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Someone else may be able to pay for this
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Phone: 213-763-5951
400 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 (Primary Site)Los Angeles, CA 90015about 0.1 miles away
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Phone: 626-375-6792
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Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Has a veterans' representative
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Phone: 213-353-1677
1055 Wilshire BlvdSuite 900ALos Angeles, CA 90017about 1.5 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. (Evenings by appointment only)
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
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