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The Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to complete structural and non-structural damage repairs and paint and refinish on automotive equipment. Graduates should qualify for entry-level employment in businesses that perform these repairs. Entry and advancement levels depend on the training completed, knowledge and ability levels, work performance and ethics.
 

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  • Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setter, Operator, and Tender
    32122.88
    Starting Salary
    44855.16
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspector, Except Aviation
    39718.68
    Starting Salary
    87145.76
    Median Annual Wage
    6%
    Growth*
  • Maintenance and Repair Worker, General
    30550.14
    Starting Salary
    46585.33
    Median Annual Wage
    8%
    Growth*
  • Electrical and Electronic Installer and Repairer, Transportation Equipment
    46716.80
    Starting Salary
    79164.80
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Tire Repairer and Changer
    28134.26
    Starting Salary
    35710.13
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
    45946.28
    Starting Salary
    75680.86
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
  • Electronic Equipment Installer and Repairer, Motor Vehicles
    32342.98
    Starting Salary
    45526.72
    Median Annual Wage
    -14%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Body and Related Repairer
    33031.24
    Starting Salary
    47421.11
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic
    27371.07
    Starting Salary
    45185.27
    Median Annual Wage
    5%
    Growth*
  • Automotive Glass Installers and Repairer
    29114.11
    Starting Salary
    44669.68
    Median Annual Wage
    7%
    Growth*
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