Auto & Transport, California
Auto Mechanic cost in Bakersfield, CA
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Bakersfield is about $152 per hour, about 8% above the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in Bakersfield
$152
per hour
Fair price range: $98 to $239
- On the low end
- $98
- On the high end
- $239
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Bakersfield. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 2.6%past year
Up 58.5%over five years
What moves the price
- Shop type
- Vehicle make
- Diagnostics
- Parts
- Dealer vs independent
Ways to pay less
- Use an independent shop
- Ask for used/OEM parts options
- Get a written estimate
- Do simple maintenance yourself
- Avoid dealership for out-of-warranty work
Auto Mechanic in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $152 | $98 to $239 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| Visalia, CA | $130 | $84 to $204 |
| Fresno, CA | $139 | $90 to $219 |
| Modesto, CA | $157 | $101 to $246 |
| Allentown, PA | $146 | $94 to $229 |
| Arlington, TX | $134 | $87 to $211 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in Bakersfield: what does it cost?
In Bakersfield, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $152 per hour, with most prices between $98 and $239.
Why is Bakersfield higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Bakersfield, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Bakersfield about 8% above 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.