Auto Body Labor Rates in North Carolina (2025)

North Carolina (NC) body shop labor rates based on industry surveys from 4,000+ shops. Body labor rates in North Carolina are 7% below the national average ($ 70/hr vs. $75/hr national average). Metro areas in North Carolina typically see a 10% premium above statewide rates.

Body Labor

-7%

$70 /hr

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

Paint / Refinish

-7%

$70 /hr

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

Mechanical

-5%

$105 /hr

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

Frame / Structural

-8%

$92 /hr

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

North Carolina vs. National Average

Body Labor

$75/hr nat'l vs. $70/hr NC -7%

Paint / Refinish

$75/hr nat'l vs. $70/hr NC -7%

Mechanical

$110/hr nat'l vs. $105/hr NC -5%

Frame / Structural

$100/hr nat'l vs. $92/hr NC -8%

Sources: autoGMS 2025, Torque360 ($85-105 outlier low range), BLS median wage $24.34/hr for techs

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