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Auto & Transport, Washington

Auto Mechanic cost in Seattle, WA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Seattle is about $169 per hour, about 21% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Seattle

$169

per hour

Fair price range: $109 to $266

On the low end
$109
On the high end
$266

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Seattle. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 2.6%past year

Up 58.5%over five years

How prices for motor vehicle repair have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Motor vehicle repair, CUUR0000SETD03), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

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
Seattle, WA$169
$109 to $266
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Bellevue, WA$174
$112 to $274
Kent, WA$159
$102 to $250
Everett, WA$158
$101 to $248
Los Angeles, CA$174
$112 to $274
Alexandria, VA$172
$111 to $271

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Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Seattle: what does it cost?

In Seattle, WA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $169 per hour, with most prices between $109 and $266.

Why is Seattle higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Seattle, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Seattle about 21% 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.