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Auto & Transport, Wisconsin

Auto Mechanic cost in Madison, WI

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Madison is about $155 per hour, about 11% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Madison

$155

per hour

Fair price range: $100 to $244

On the low end
$100
On the high end
$244

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Madison. 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
Madison, WI$155
$100 to $244
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Milwaukee, WI$153
$98 to $240
Green Bay, WI$138
$89 to $217
Asheville, NC$138
$89 to $217
Aurora, IL$148
$95 to $232
Orlando, FL$137
$88 to $216

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Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Madison: what does it cost?

In Madison, WI, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $155 per hour, with most prices between $100 and $244.

Why is Madison higher than the national price?

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