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Collision Repair

A blend of artistry and craftsmanship

If you take pride in bringing things back to life and enjoy hands-on, detailed work, collision repair could be the right path for you. Collision repair technicians restore damaged vehicles to like-new condition using a mix of technical skill, precision, and creativity. From repairing frames and panels to refinishing paint and matching colors, the job requires a good eye, steady hands, and problem-solving abilities. This career is ideal for people who are patient, detail-oriented, and enjoy seeing the results of their work every day. With more vehicles on the road than ever and new materials and technology being used in manufacturing, collision repair is a high-demand field that offers solid wages, job security, and opportunities to specialize in areas like custom paint, structural repair, or even insurance estimating.

Collision Repair Technician

Restore and replace parts of automobile frames.

Median to Top Salary

$58,800 - $89,200

Future Outlook*

1,335 OPENINGS

Painter

Paint surfaces of transportation equipment, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, trains, boats, and airplanes.

Median to Top Salary

$52,300 - $69,300

Future Outlook*

1,550 OPENINGS

Glass Installers & Repairers

Replace or repair broken windshields in cars or trucks.

Median to Top Salary

$62,200 - $102,300

Future Outlook*

150 OPENINGS

Find the right college for you

Minnesota State has 25 colleges with transportation related program pathways. Below is the list of colleges that support these career pathways. Expand each one to see what each college offers!

Campus Location
3300 Century Ave N, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Degrees / Diplomas / Certificates
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*All data is from the Minnesota State Transportation Center of Excellence’s Demand Analysis and Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development Labor Market Information. *Future Outlook is the number of job openings over the next five years.

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