Auto & Transport, Massachusetts

Auto Mechanic cost in Cambridge, MA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Cambridge is about $181 per hour, about 29% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Cambridge

$181

per hour

On the low end
$117
On the high end
$285

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cambridge. 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
Cambridge, MA$181
$117 to $285
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Boston, MA$180
$116 to $283
Worcester, MA$151
$97 to $237
Springfield, MA$145
$93 to $228
Santa Barbara, CA$179
$115 to $281
Bellevue, WA$174
$112 to $274

Other Auto & Transport costs in Cambridge

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Cambridge: what does it cost?

In Cambridge, MA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $181 per hour, with most prices between $117 and $285.

Why is Cambridge higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Cambridge, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cambridge about 29% 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.