Auto & Transport, Pennsylvania
Auto Mechanic cost in Philadelphia, PA
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Philadelphia is about $156 per hour, about 12% above the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in Philadelphia
$156
per hour
Fair price range: $100 to $245
- On the low end
- $100
- On the high end
- $245
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Philadelphia. Not a quote.
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How prices have moved
Up 2.6%past year
Up 58.5%over five years
What moves the price
- Shop type
- Vehicle make
- Diagnostics
- Parts
- Dealer vs independent
Ways to pay less
- Use an independent shop
- Ask for used/OEM parts options
- Get a written estimate
- Do simple maintenance yourself
- Avoid dealership for out-of-warranty work
Auto Mechanic in similar cities
| Place | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $156 | $100 to $245 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $134 | $87 to $211 |
| Allentown, PA | $146 | $94 to $229 |
| Erie, PA | $125 | $81 to $197 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $156 | $100 to $245 |
| Everett, WA | $158 | $101 to $248 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in Philadelphia: what does it cost?
In Philadelphia, PA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $156 per hour, with most prices between $100 and $245.
Why is Philadelphia higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Philadelphia, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Philadelphia about 12% 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.