Auto & Transport, Ohio

Auto Mechanic cost in Dayton, OH

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Dayton is about $124 per hour, about 11% below the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Dayton

$124

per hour

Fair price range: $80 to $195

On the low end
$80
On the high end
$195

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Dayton. 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
Dayton, OH$124
$80 to $195
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Akron, OH$132
$85 to $207
Toledo, OH$123
$79 to $193
Cleveland, OH$131
$84 to $206
Cedartown, GA$115
$74 to $180
Columbus, GA$126
$81 to $198

Other Auto & Transport costs in Dayton

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Dayton: what does it cost?

In Dayton, OH, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $124 per hour, with most prices between $80 and $195.

Why is Dayton lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Dayton, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Dayton about 11% 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.