Auto & Transport, California
Auto Mechanic cost in San Francisco, CA
A typical Auto Mechanic figure in San Francisco is about $203 per hour, about 45% above the national figure of $140.
Typical cost
Typical in San Francisco
$203
per hour
Fair price range: $131 to $319
- On the low end
- $131
- On the high end
- $319
Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $203 | $131 to $319 |
| National typical | $140 | $90 to $220 |
| San Jose, CA | $193 | $124 to $304 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $190 | $122 to $299 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $179 | $115 to $281 |
| New York, NY | $178 | $114 to $279 |
| Honolulu, HI | $167 | $108 to $263 |
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Questions people ask
Auto Mechanic in San Francisco: what does it cost?
In San Francisco, CA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $203 per hour, with most prices between $131 and $319.
Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?
This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in San Francisco, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put San Francisco about 45% 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.