Auto & Transport, California

Auto Mechanic cost in Sacramento, CA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Sacramento is about $178 per hour, about 27% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Sacramento

$178

per hour

On the low end
$114
On the high end
$279

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Sacramento. 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
Sacramento, CA$178
$114 to $279
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Corona, CA$167
$108 to $263
Escondido, CA$169
$108 to $265
Rancho Cucamonga, CA$169
$108 to $265
Bridgeport, CT$165
$106 to $259
Denver, CO$164
$105 to $257

Other Auto & Transport costs in Sacramento

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Sacramento: what does it cost?

In Sacramento, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $178 per hour, with most prices between $114 and $279.

Why is Sacramento higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Sacramento, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Sacramento about 27% 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.