Coverage dated September 30, 2026 to October 1, 2026
See how California ranks for auto mechanic pay
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PeopleImages // Shutterstock 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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PeopleImages // Shutterstock 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.
PeopleImages // Shutterstock 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.
PeopleImages // Shutterstock 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.
PeopleImages // Shutterstock 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.
PeopleImages // Shutterstock 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.
PeopleImages // Shutterstock 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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