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Auto & Transport, Massachusetts

Auto Mechanic cost in Boston, MA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Boston is about $180 per hour, about 28% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston

$180

per hour

Fair price range: $116 to $283

On the low end
$116
On the high end
$283

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

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How prices have moved

Up 2.6%past year

Up 58.5%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle repair have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle repair, CUUR0000SETD03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

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
Boston, MA$180
$116 to $283
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Cambridge, MA$181
$117 to $285
Worcester, MA$151
$97 to $237
Springfield, MA$145
$93 to $228
Bellevue, WA$174
$112 to $274
Berkeley, CA$197
$127 to $310

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Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Boston: what does it cost?

In Boston, MA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $180 per hour, with most prices between $116 and $283.

Why is Boston higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Boston, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Boston about 28% 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.