How much would it cost to replace a fuel filter if a shop does it?

I know the filter for my truck is only $10 at AutoZone. Just wanting to know how much it could possibly cost to have a mechanic do it.

Added (1). 2004 ford explorer 4.6l

Between $10 and $500.

Need year, make, model.

It very much depends on the type of filter in question. While a spin-on or inline filter tends to book at around 30 minutes, a tank filter (normally a non-serviceable item and is usually replaced along with the fuel pump) may take several hours. If it's either of the former, chances are you'll get away for under $100 even if they force you to buy their OEM filter rather than use one which you supply. Another notable exception would be if it's a diesel vehicle which would also need to have the fuel system bled after replacement. This operation can easily double the labor cost.

It would run you $110 for labor and $24 for parts at my shop in Atlanta GA

Depends on the mechanic's labor rate. If it were me, I would charge you just my 30 minute minimum which would be $20. Unless the fuel filter is difficult to access or difficult to remove due to rust or seizing, then it would be more of course. Time is money!

Most mechanics, who work in a shop, won't let you bring in your own parts, anymore than a restaurant would let you bring in your own food. Higher markup=more profit.

Call the shop you want to goto?

Call the dealer and get the right one, with the right hardware?
using the right tools and method? This ensures against leakage.

I have seen aftermarket ones where the clips are not quite made right,
and where are THOSE guys when it won't click, and/ or starts leaking, or worse?
Which tool do I need?
Can I just replace it myself?
Bleed the pressure off? Make a mess? Get my arms up there?
Get past the crossmember, get out of the way before being drenched?
did the spring clips get boogered when I bobbed instead of weaving?
The secret to not needing new lines is what vehicle you tell the parts guy it is. THEN, oh yea, you can get those clips!

They always paid us a half hour on the older ones.
These look similar, so pick your shop
and skill level of people you want to trust.
double the part price, and half the labor rate should get you close.
The experience of repetition ensures it goes smoothly with
a reputable shop, like Ford.
When there's a problem anyway?
You want the supporting parts, and the know-how.

You can google (04 explorer 4.6L fuel filter and procedure) to learn tricks and familiarity.
The pics can tell you about possible corrosion issues, and type of attaching clips and safety clips I was telling about.

If you hire a shadetree mechanic? Could take an hour- to when the rest of the parts come in, and you go get them.

Too lazy to place a few phone calls to shops in your area? How are we to know where on the planet you park this car? Labor and parts are not the same around the globe nor around the USA.

Probably $50, just guessing.

p.s. I found this:
http://parts.lakelandford.com/p/Ford_2006_Explorer/Fuel-Filter/54685126/2C5Z9155BC.html?partner=googlebase_adwords&kwd=&origin=pla

So if the repair place charges you $30 for the filter, maybe $60-65 for everything.

Why don't you call your friendly, neighborhood Ford dealer and ask the service department for a quote?

Part + 1 hour labor (~$80-90)