Survey: 25% Increase in Oregon Auto Shop Labor Rates Since 2021
A survey conducted by the Northwest Automotive Trades Association (NATA) earlier this year shows how much Oregon repair shop prices have risen in recent years.
The survey was distributed to over 500 auto shops throughout the state of Oregon, with more than 100 shops responding, according to Auto Body News. Of the shops that participated, they averaged just under seven full-time employees: an average of 4.3 full-time production employees and 2.5 full-time office staff.
Since the survey was last conducted in 2021, NATA found a 25% increase in Oregon’s general shop labor rate, currently sitting at $151. In addition, shops were found to charge slightly more than their general labor rate for diagnostic work. Shops across Oregon vary widely in their diagnostic rates, ranging from $95 to $239 per hour.
Shops across Oregon also differ in what they charge for parts. Mark-up prices on used parts has remained mostly consistent since 2017, with the average shop charging $156 for a used part that costs the shop $100. New OEM parts, on the other hand, can range between $105 to $250, and aftermarket parts can be found anywhere from $112 to $242.
