Auto & Transport, California

Auto Mechanic cost in Los Angeles, CA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Los Angeles is about $174 per hour, about 25% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Los Angeles

$174

per hour

On the low end
$112
On the high end
$274

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Los Angeles. 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
Los Angeles, CA$174
$112 to $274
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Huntington Beach, CA$174
$112 to $273
Pasadena, CA$174
$112 to $273
Thousand Oaks, CA$179
$115 to $281
Seattle, WA$169
$109 to $266
Alexandria, VA$172
$111 to $271

Other Auto & Transport costs in Los Angeles

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Los Angeles: what does it cost?

In Los Angeles, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $174 per hour, with most prices between $112 and $274.

Why is Los Angeles higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Los Angeles, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Los Angeles about 25% 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.