How much do mechanics charge for labor?

If a mechanic makes $20/hour in their 9–5 they may reasonably charge double that in a private setting for several reasons. They have a lot more liability as an individual than as part of a shop and should be compensated for that. read more

As of 2013, mechanics usually charge an average of $80 to $100 per hour, as stated by WCIT12. Typically, the cost will differ depending on several factors, including the specific problem of the car, the repair service a person uses, current labor rates in a particular area, parts required for repair, the make and model of car and the amount a person is ready to pay for repairs. read more

How much a shop or mechanic charges per hour is directly related to how many tools they need to own to do their job and the technicians level of experience/education. Hourly isn’t the whole picture, there are parts markups and some other factors as well honesty being the big other factor. read more

Shops include much of their overhead into the labor rates, so what the shop charges you and what the mechanic gets are two totally different things. On average, a labor rate between $70-$100/Hr. is not unreasonable. read more