Auto & Transport, Texas

Auto Mechanic cost in Austin, TX

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Austin is about $144 per hour, close to the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Austin

$144

per hour

On the low end
$92
On the high end
$225

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Austin. Not a quote.

What moves the price

  1. Shop type
  2. Vehicle make
  3. Diagnostics
  4. Parts
  5. Dealer vs independent

Ways to pay less

  1. Use an independent shop
  2. Ask for used/OEM parts options
  3. Get a written estimate
  4. Do simple maintenance yourself
  5. Avoid dealership for out-of-warranty work

Auto Mechanic in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Austin, TX$144
$92 to $225
National typical$140
$90 to $220
McKinney, TX$141
$91 to $222
Plano, TX$143
$92 to $224
Frisco, TX$144
$93 to $227
Charlotte, NC$148
$95 to $232
Fort Collins, CO$159
$102 to $250

Other Auto & Transport costs in Austin

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Austin: what does it cost?

In Austin, TX, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $144 per hour, with most prices between $92 and $225.

Why is Austin higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Austin, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Austin close to the national figure.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.