2025 Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair Industry Report

Industry Overview

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in replacing or repairing exhaust systems of automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans. Illustrative Examples: Automotive exhaust system replacement and repair shops Automotive muffler replacement and repair shops
Source: US Census Bureau

Market Size and Industry Forecast

The Automotive Exhaust System and Muffler Repair industry report contains historical and forecasted statistics used by leading private equity firms and consultants. Market sizes from 2020 to 2030 reflect industry trends and growth patterns. Revenues include both public and private companies in the Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair industry.

	Historical					Forecasted
	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028	2029	2030
Market Size (Total Revenue)
% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company

Source: U.S. government financial data



Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair companies in the United States.

Distribution by Company Size

Company Size	All Industries	Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair
Small Business (< 5 Employees)
Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:

• Cost of goods sold
• Compensation of officers
• Salaries and wages
• Employee benefit programs
• Rent paid
• Advertising and marketing budgets

The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales
Total Revenue
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial Ratio	Industry Average
Profitability Ratios
Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair Industry Product Mix

Product Description	Description	Revenue ($ Millions)
Industry total
Other repair services for cars & light trucks
Other repair for cars & light trucks - muffler/exhaust repair
Brake repair services for cars & light trucks
Other repair services for cars & light trucks - other
Scheduled & preventative maintenance for cars & light trucks
Scheduled & preventative maintenance for cars/light trucks - oil change
Wheel & alignment services for cars & light trucks
Other scheduled & preventative maintenance services
All other operating receipts

Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	3%
General and Operations Managers	3%
Sales and Related Occupations	6%
Retail Sales Workers	5%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	13%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	69%
Supervisors of Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers	6%
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	6%
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	6%
Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	60%
Automotive Technicians and Repairers	53%
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	50%
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	6%
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	6%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	5%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $108,817 on the automotive exhaust system & muffler repair industry. It has awarded 11 contracts to 6 companies, with an average value of $18,136 per company.

Top Companies in Automotive Exhaust System & Muffler Repair and Adjacent Industries

Company	Address	Revenue ($ Millions)