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

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.

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
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

Other Auto & Transport costs in San Francisco

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.