Hourly rates for mechanics

[fred-qc]

How much do you expect to pay for mechanical work on your engine. I'm curious to figure out if my are is just super expensive :P When I picked up my bus from Arizona, I stoped for maintenance in North of LA and paid 90$/hour. Now in western Washington state, I get quoted around 130$/hour. Which one is consistent with your experience?

[somewhereinusa]

Kinda depends on the area but, those aren't particularly out of line. I'm surprised that the CA one was under $100.

[HazMatt]

Really! The numbers sound transposed.

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by fred-qc

How much do you expect to pay for mechanical work on your engine. I'm curious to figure out if my are is just super expensive :P When I picked up my bus from Arizona, I stoped for maintenance in North of LA and paid 90$/hour. Now in western Washington state, I get quoted around 130$/hour. Which one is consistent with your experience?

$70-$14 an hour around here. Usually on the higher end of that scale!

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by fred-qc

How much do you expect to pay for mechanical work on your engine. I'm curious to figure out if my are is just super expensive :P When I picked up my bus from Arizona, I stoped for maintenance in North of LA and paid 90$/hour. Now in western Washington state, I get quoted around 130$/hour. Which one is consistent with your experience?

I just had my starter replaced, shop charged me $110 an hour (Philadelphia suburb).

[HazMatt]

Sure hope they got you a South Street cheese steak hoagie while you were waiting!

[Johnny Mullet]

I work at a diesel truck shop and our rate is $78.00 per hour which is on the low end of the scale. I guess that we are always booked and always busy!

[ol trunt]

Wow! I do all my own work but I guess I'm not charging enough. Guess I'll charge $125 an hour!?!
Jack

[HazMatt]

But will you accept a check from yourself?

[ol trunt]

Has Mat--aaaaaahell no!
Jack

[HazMatt]

ROFL [emoji106]
Good call!