Auto Body Labor Rates in New Jersey (2025)

New Jersey (NJ) body shop labor rates based on industry surveys from 4,000+ shops. Body labor rates in New Jersey are 7% above the national average ($ 80/hr vs. $75/hr national average). Metro areas in New Jersey typically see a 18% premium above statewide rates.

Body Labor

+7%

$80 /hr

National avg: $75/hr. Standard auto body repair work including panel straightening, filler application, and assembly.

Paint / Refinish

+7%

$80 /hr

National avg: $75/hr. Refinishing labor including sanding, priming, basecoat, clearcoat, and blending.

Mechanical

+9%

$120 /hr

National avg: $110/hr. Mechanical repair labor including suspension, steering, engine, and drivetrain work related to collision damage.

Frame / Structural

+5%

$105 /hr

National avg: $100/hr. Structural and frame repair requiring specialized equipment like frame racks and measuring systems.

New Jersey vs. National Average

Body Labor

$75/hr nat'l vs. $80/hr NJ +7%

Paint / Refinish

$75/hr nat'l vs. $80/hr NJ +7%

Mechanical

$110/hr nat'l vs. $120/hr NJ +9%

Frame / Structural

$100/hr nat'l vs. $105/hr NJ +5%

Sources: autoGMS 2025, Torque360 ($140-145), NABR NJ labor rate survey, NYC metro spillover

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