Auto & Transport, Rhode Island

Auto Mechanic cost in Providence, RI

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Providence is about $148 per hour, about 5% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Providence

$148

per hour

On the low end
$95
On the high end
$232

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Providence. 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
Providence, RI$148
$95 to $232
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Ann Arbor, MI$156
$100 to $245
Everett, WA$158
$101 to $248
Frisco, TX$144
$93 to $227
Hialeah, FL$144
$93 to $227
Hollywood, FL$144
$93 to $227

Other Auto & Transport costs in Providence

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Providence: what does it cost?

In Providence, RI, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $148 per hour, with most prices between $95 and $232.

Why is Providence higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Providence, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Providence about 5% 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.