Auto & Transport, California
Auto Mechanic cost in Berkeley, CA
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Berkeley is about $197 per hour, about 41% above the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in Berkeley
$197
per hour
Fair price range: $127 to $310
- On the low end
- $127
- On the high end
- $310
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Berkeley. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $197 | $127 to $310 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| Fremont, CA | $197 | $127 to $310 |
| Irvine, CA | $178 | $114 to $279 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $179 | $115 to $281 |
| Bellevue, WA | $174 | $112 to $274 |
| Boston, MA | $180 | $116 to $283 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in Berkeley: what does it cost?
In Berkeley, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $197 per hour, with most prices between $127 and $310.
Why is Berkeley higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Berkeley, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Berkeley about 41% 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.