811112/Automotive Exhaust System Repair
US businesses, employees and payroll, 2017 to 2023
4,001
employees, 2023
4,001
employees, 2023
In 2023, 1,245 US Automotive Exhaust System Repair business locations employed 4,001 people and paid $171.0 million in annual payroll, $42,728 per employee on average. Employment was down 15.0% from 2022. California had the most employees.
Updated Oct 9, 2026 · data year 2023
Business locations
1,245
-11.5% vs 2022
Employees
4,001
-15.0% vs 2022
Annual payroll
$171.0M
-18.9% vs 2022
Average pay
$42,728
-4.6% vs 2022
Over the years
United States, 2017 to 2023
Employees
Paid employees in mid-March
Business locations
Places with paid employees
By state
Employees of Automotive Exhaust System Repair in each state, 2023
Employees by state
States with the most employees
Employees and the share of all the state's jobs
| State | Business locations | Employees | Average pay | Share of state jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 172 | 557 | $40,899 | 0.00% |
| Texas | 107 | 277 | $42,462 | 0.00% |
| Illinois | 81 | 273 | $37,385 | 0.00% |
| New York | 62 | 259 | $40,622 | 0.00% |
| Ohio | 53 | 224 | $34,777 | 0.00% |
| Massachusetts | 32 | 164 | $60,988 | 0.00% |
| Michigan | 55 | 161 | $47,478 | 0.00% |
| Indiana | 48 | 140 | $46,214 | 0.00% |
| Florida | 60 | 136 | $36,890 | 0.00% |
| North Carolina | 34 | 136 | $45,118 | 0.00% |
| Tennessee | 29 | 120 | $41,667 | 0.00% |
| Missouri | 45 | 114 | $40,658 | 0.00% |
| Georgia | 37 | 106 | $36,396 | 0.00% |
| Colorado | 24 | 92 | $58,022 | 0.00% |
| Virginia | 32 | 88* | $48,943 | 0.00% |
The 15 states with the most employees. Download the CSV for all 46.
Top metro areas
Metro and micro areas with the most Automotive Exhaust System Repair employees, 2023
Metro areas with the most employees
| Metro area | Locations | Employees | Average pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 74 | 242 | $39,839 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 62 | 186 | $32,817 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 55 | 174 | $39,425 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 28 | 135 | $64,607 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 33 | 85 | $42,541 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 17 | 84 | $38,774 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 24 | 73 | $54,781 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 14 | 61 | $63,295 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 4 | 58* | $55,069 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 13 | 54 | $40,426 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 16 | 50* | $46,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 10 | 49 | $42,837 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 20 | 49* | $48,571 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 20 | 47 | $43,553 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 7 | 46 | $44,848 |
Business size
US Automotive Exhaust System Repair business locations by number of employees, 2023
Locations by size
| Employees | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 995 | 79.9% |
| 5 to 9 | 211 | 16.9% |
| 10 to 19 | 31 | 2.5% |
| 20 to 49 | 8 | 0.6% |
| 50 to 99 | Not published | - |
| 100 to 249 | Not published | - |
| 250 to 499 | Not published | - |
| 500 to 999 | Not published | - |
| 1,000 or more | Not published | - |
Related industries
The industries this code belongs to
Part of Other Services (except Public Administration) 81Repair and Maintenance 811Automotive Repair and Maintenance 8111Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance 81111
Questions and answers
How many people work in Automotive Exhaust System Repair in the US?
4,001 people worked at 1,245 US Automotive Exhaust System Repair business locations in 2023, down 15.0% from 2022. That is 0.00% of all US private-sector employees.
What is the average pay in Automotive Exhaust System Repair?
$42,728 a year per employee in 2023, from $171.0 million in annual payroll (down 4.6% from 2022). The average across all US industries was $68,342.
Which state has the most Automotive Exhaust System Repair jobs?
California had the most, with 557 employees in 2023, followed by Texas (277) and Illinois (273).
Which metro areas have the most Automotive Exhaust System Repair jobs?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (242), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (186), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (174) had the most Automotive Exhaust System Repair employees in 2023.
Are most Automotive Exhaust System Repair businesses small?
99.4% of the 1,245 Automotive Exhaust System Repair business locations had fewer than 20 employees in 2023, and 0 had 500 or more.
Official US government statistics, published once a year. Business locations are places with paid employees; employees are counted in mid-March; payroll covers the whole year. Covers most private employers, not the self-employed, most government workers or farm workers on farms. * Less accurate: changed by 5% or more to protect privacy. Changes from the year before are shown only when both years use the same edition of the industry codes.