Auto & Transport, Louisiana

Auto Mechanic cost in Shreveport, LA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Shreveport is about $120 per hour, about 15% below the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Shreveport

$120

per hour

Fair price range: $77 to $188

On the low end
$77
On the high end
$188

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Shreveport. 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
Shreveport, LA$120
$77 to $188
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Baton Rouge, LA$129
$83 to $202
New Orleans, LA$135
$87 to $212
Jackson, MS$109
$70 to $171
Laredo, TX$111
$71 to $174
McAllen, TX$111
$72 to $175

Other Auto & Transport costs in Shreveport

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Shreveport: what does it cost?

In Shreveport, LA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $120 per hour, with most prices between $77 and $188.

Why is Shreveport lower than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Shreveport, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Shreveport about 15% below 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.