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

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.

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
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

Other Auto & Transport costs in Philadelphia

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.