Auto & Transport, Massachusetts

Auto Mechanic cost in Worcester, MA

A typical Auto Mechanic figure in Worcester is about $151 per hour, about 7% above the national figure of $140.

Typical cost

Typical in Worcester

$151

per hour

Fair price range: $97 to $237

On the low end
$97
On the high end
$237

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Worcester. 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
Worcester, MA$151
$97 to $237
National typical$140
$90 to $220
Springfield, MA$145
$93 to $228
Boston, MA$180
$116 to $283
Cambridge, MA$181
$117 to $285
Ann Arbor, MI$156
$100 to $245
Everett, WA$158
$101 to $248

Other Auto & Transport costs in Worcester

Questions people ask

Auto Mechanic in Worcester: what does it cost?

In Worcester, MA, Auto Mechanic typically costs about $151 per hour, with most prices between $97 and $237.

Why is Worcester higher than the national price?

This estimate moves the national figure halfway with what the workers behind Auto Mechanic earn in Worcester, from federal wage data, and halfway with the local cost of living. Together they put Worcester about 7% 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.