Auto & Transport, Arkansas

Auto Mechanic cost in Little Rock, AR

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Little Rock is about $123 per hour, about 12% below the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Little Rock

$123

per hour

Fair price range: $79 to $193

On the low end
$79
On the high end
$193

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Little Rock. 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
Little Rock, AR$123
$79 to $193
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Akron, OH$132
$85 to $207
Cedartown, GA$115
$74 to $180
Columbus, GA$126
$81 to $198
Dayton, OH$124
$80 to $195
Fort Wayne, IN$127
$82 to $200

Other Auto & Transport costs in Little Rock

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Little Rock: what does it cost?

In Little Rock, AR, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $123 per hour, with most prices between $79 and $193.

Why is Little Rock lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Little Rock, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Little Rock about 12% 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.