Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026
Mechanic hourly rates by state: What shops charge vs. what techs take home
Headline from KESQ Palm Springs
As a shop owner, it’s likely that you’re constantly comparing labor rates and hourly wages, especially when a customer does a double-take when you mention that the per-hour rate is $175 or when your tech quits because the pay wasn’t enough.
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As a shop owner, it’s likely that you’re constantly comparing labor rates and hourly wages, especially when a customer does a double-take when you mention that the per-hour rate is $175 or when your tech quits because the pay wasn’t enough.
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