Auto Body Labor Rates in Tennessee (2025)

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

Body Labor

$75 /hr

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

Paint / Refinish

$75 /hr

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

Mechanical

+2%

$112 /hr

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

Frame / Structural

-2%

$98 /hr

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

Tennessee vs. National Average

Body Labor

$75/hr nat'l vs. $75/hr TN 0%

Paint / Refinish

$75/hr nat'l vs. $75/hr TN 0%

Mechanical

$110/hr nat'l vs. $112/hr TN +2%

Frame / Structural

$100/hr nat'l vs. $98/hr TN -2%

Sources: autoGMS 2025, Torque360 ($140-150), Nashville metro premium

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