The kind of investigation to be conducted (which, for example, can be based on the level of a security clearance needed) will depend on the reason for the investigation. Different kinds of background investigations have different requirements for the scope of the investigative coverage to be obtained.
Instead of trying to measure every inch of masking tape used and every ounce of paint sprayed, auto-body shops charge a flat rate for materials. At a rate of $45 per hour on average, paint materials also contribute to the rising car bumper repair costs.
Average Salary. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that body shop managers in 2009 earned an annual mean wage of $60,630. The median salary was reported at $58,610. The lowest-paid 10 percent earned $35,620 or less. The top-paid 10 percent made $89,720 or more.