Auto & Transport, Texas

Auto Mechanic cost in Plano, TX

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Plano is about $143 per hour, close to the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Plano

$143

per hour

Fair price range: $92 to $224

On the low end
$92
On the high end
$224

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Plano. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.6%past year

Up 58.5%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle repair have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle repair, CUUR0000SETD03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

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
Plano, TX$143
$92 to $224
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Austin, TX$144
$92 to $225
Frisco, TX$144
$93 to $227
McKinney, TX$141
$91 to $222
Arvada, CO$160
$103 to $251
Baltimore, MD$154
$99 to $242

Other Auto & Transport costs in Plano

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Plano: what does it cost?

In Plano, TX, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $143 per hour, with most prices between $92 and $224.

Why is Plano higher than the national price?

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