CA mechanics wages

I build hot rods and restorations for a living. I am paid salary which is good and bad. I couldn't do this job flat rate with the quality/variance of restoration and custom parts. Even the bolt in conversions, well, don't. Down side is, I don't get overtime, and I don't get to make more for being better or faster. I do get a lot of experience fixing the other guys screw ups........

I miss being a Chrysler front end and brake tech. I made bank working flat rate.