Auto & Transport, Iowa
Auto Mechanic cost in Des Moines, IA
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Des Moines is about $146 per hour, about 4% above the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in Des Moines
$146
per hour
- On the low end
- $94
- On the high end
- $230
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Des Moines. Not a quote.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $146 | $94 to $230 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $130 | $84 to $204 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $130 | $84 to $205 |
| Columbia, SC | $130 | $84 to $204 |
| Greensboro, NC | $130 | $84 to $205 |
| Huntsville, AL | $128 | $83 to $201 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in Des Moines: what does it cost?
In Des Moines, IA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $146 per hour, with most prices between $94 and $230.
Why is Des Moines higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Des Moines, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Des Moines about 4% 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.