Auto & Transport, New Jersey

Auto Mechanic cost in Paterson, NJ

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

Typical cost

Typical in Paterson

$155

per hour

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

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Paterson. 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
Paterson, NJ$155
$100 to $244
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Elizabeth, NJ$157
$101 to $246
Newark, NJ$160
$103 to $251
Jersey City, NJ$168
$108 to $264
Ann Arbor, MI$156
$100 to $245
Everett, WA$158
$101 to $248

Other Auto & Transport costs in Paterson

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Paterson: what does it cost?

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

Why is Paterson higher than the national price?

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