Auto & Transport, New Jersey

Auto Mechanic cost in Jersey City, NJ

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Jersey City is about $168 per hour, about 20% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Jersey City

$168

per hour

On the low end
$108
On the high end
$264

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Jersey City. 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
Jersey City, NJ$168
$108 to $264
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Newark, NJ$160
$103 to $251
Elizabeth, NJ$157
$101 to $246
Paterson, NJ$155
$100 to $244
Thousand Oaks, CA$179
$115 to $281
Los Angeles, CA$174
$112 to $274

Other Auto & Transport costs in Jersey City

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Jersey City: what does it cost?

In Jersey City, NJ, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $168 per hour, with most prices between $108 and $264.

Why is Jersey City higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Jersey City, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Jersey City about 20% 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.