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Auto & Transport, Montana

Auto Mechanic cost in Missoula, MT

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Missoula is about $151 per hour, about 8% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Missoula

$151

per hour

Fair price range: $97 to $238

On the low end
$97
On the high end
$238

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Missoula. 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
Missoula, MT$151
$97 to $238
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Billings, MT$149
$96 to $234
Albany, NY$146
$94 to $229
Cape Coral, FL$134
$86 to $210
Chesapeake, VA$149
$96 to $234
Clearwater, FL$135
$87 to $212

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Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Missoula: what does it cost?

In Missoula, MT, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $151 per hour, with most prices between $97 and $238.

Why is Missoula higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Missoula, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Missoula about 8% 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.