General Automotive Repair vs Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance

Side-by-side revenue comparison of these two business types.

MetricGeneral AutomotiveAutomotive Body,
Average Revenue$563K$1.0M
Profit Margin8.0%8.0%
Est. Owner Income$45K$83K
Revenue / Employee$123K$142K
Labor Cost %38.0%38.0%
Total Businesses78,90631,728
Startup Cost (Low)$30K$30K
Startup Cost (High)$150K$150K
5-Year Survival Rate50.0%50.0%
YoY Growth4.0%4.0%
Avg Employee Wage$55K$65K