Auto & Transport, Louisiana

Auto Mechanic cost in New Orleans, LA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in New Orleans is about $135 per hour, about 4% below the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in New Orleans

$135

per hour

On the low end
$87
On the high end
$212

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in New Orleans. 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
New Orleans, LA$135
$87 to $212
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Baton Rouge, LA$129
$83 to $202
Shreveport, LA$120
$77 to $188
Fort Worth, TX$136
$88 to $213
Fresno, CA$139
$90 to $219
Glendale, AZ$137
$88 to $215

Other Auto & Transport costs in New Orleans

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in New Orleans: what does it cost?

In New Orleans, LA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $135 per hour, with most prices between $87 and $212.

Why is New Orleans lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in New Orleans, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put New Orleans about 4% 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.