Most computer repair projects cost between $50.00 and $150 per hour, with a typical price near $100. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical computer repair cost
$50.00 – $150
per hour · typical $100
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Computer repair cost breakdown
- Diagnostic fee$30.00 – $80.00typical $50.00
- Virus removal (flat fee)$100 – $250typical $150
- Screen replacement (labor)$50.00 – $150typical $100
What Computer Repair costs
Labor cost for a technician to diagnose and fix a computer. Covers software troubleshooting, virus removal, or hardware replacement. Parts are extra. Many shops charge a flat diagnostic fee.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical computer repair cost?
Most shops charge $50–$150 per hour for labor. Flat fees: virus removal $100–$250, screen replacement $50–$150 labor. Parts extra.
What determines repair pricing?
Complexity, brand (Apple costs more), parts availability, and whether it's a laptop or desktop. Data recovery is pricier.
How to save on computer repairs?
Get multiple quotes, ask for a flat-fee quote, attempt software fixes yourself, or use a local independent shop instead of big-box stores.