Auto & Transport, Oregon
Auto Mechanic cost in Salem, OR
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Salem is about $148 per hour, about 5% above the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in Salem
$148
per hour
Fair price range: $95 to $232
- On the low end
- $95
- On the high end
- $232
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Salem. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Salem, OR | $148 | $95 to $232 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| Eugene, OR | $141 | $91 to $222 |
| Bend, OR | $156 | $100 to $245 |
| Portland, OR | $163 | $105 to $256 |
| Fort Worth, TX | $136 | $88 to $213 |
| Fresno, CA | $139 | $90 to $219 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in Salem: what does it cost?
In Salem, OR, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $148 per hour, with most prices between $95 and $232.
Why is Salem higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Salem, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Salem 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.