Auto & Transport, California

Auto Mechanic cost in Pasadena, CA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Pasadena is about $174 per hour, about 24% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Pasadena

$174

per hour

On the low end
$112
On the high end
$273

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Pasadena. 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
Pasadena, CA$174
$112 to $273
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Huntington Beach, CA$174
$112 to $273
Los Angeles, CA$174
$112 to $274
Glendale, CA$172
$111 to $271
Alexandria, VA$172
$111 to $271
Atlanta-North, GA$158
$102 to $249

Other Auto & Transport costs in Pasadena

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Pasadena: what does it cost?

In Pasadena, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $174 per hour, with most prices between $112 and $273.

Why is Pasadena higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Pasadena, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Pasadena about 24% 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.