Auto Body Labor Rates in Rhode Island (2025)

Rhode Island (RI) body shop labor rates based on industry surveys from 4,000+ shops. Body labor rates in Rhode Island are 28% below the national average ($ 54/hr vs. $75/hr national average). Metro areas in Rhode Island typically see a 10% premium above statewide rates.

Body Labor

-28%
$54 /hr

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

Paint / Refinish

-28%
$54 /hr

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

Mechanical

-41%
$65 /hr

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

Frame / Structural

-46%
$54 /hr

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

Rhode Island vs. National Average

Body Labor
$75/hr nat'l vs. $54/hr RI -28%
Paint / Refinish
$75/hr nat'l vs. $54/hr RI -28%
Mechanical
$110/hr nat'l vs. $65/hr RI -41%
Frame / Structural
$100/hr nat'l vs. $54/hr RI -46%

Sources: RI Insurance Bulletin 2024-10 (weighted avg paid body $54, Progressive body/paint $53, frame $53, mech $65, GEICO body $53, frame $53, mech $60), autoGMS 2025

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