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Auto Mechanic cost in Cleveland, OH

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Cleveland is about $131 per hour, about 6% below the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Cleveland

$131

per hour

Fair price range: $84 to $206

On the low end
$84
On the high end
$206

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Cleveland. 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
Cleveland, OH$131
$84 to $206
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Akron, OH$132
$85 to $207
Cincinnati, OH$132
$85 to $208
Dayton, OH$124
$80 to $195
Baton Rouge, LA$129
$83 to $202
Buffalo, NY$129
$83 to $202

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Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Cleveland: what does it cost?

In Cleveland, OH, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $131 per hour, with most prices between $84 and $206.

Why is Cleveland lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Cleveland, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Cleveland about 6% below 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.