Auto mechanic schools
785 schools across 51 states teach automotive technician. Auto mechanics in the U.S. earn a median $50,620 a year, according to the BLS. Narrow it down by location, then compare programs side by side.
- Schools
- 785
- States
- 51
- Median pay (U.S.)
- $50,620
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5%
24 automotive technician schools nationwide
School results
Advanced Technology Institute
Virginia Beach, VA · Private
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
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Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +13
Arkansas State University - Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +10
Arkansas State University - Newport
Newport, AR · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Asheville, NC · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +24
Ashland Community & Technical College
Ashland, KY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Auto mechanic schools by state
- California (83)
- Florida (52)
- Texas (47)
- North Carolina (41)
- Illinois (38)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Pennsylvania (25)
- Michigan (24)
- Tennessee (24)
- Georgia (23)
- Minnesota (20)
- Washington (20)
- Kansas (19)
- Arkansas (18)
- Colorado (18)
- Ohio (17)
- Wisconsin (16)
- Alabama (15)
- Iowa (15)
- Mississippi (15)
- New Jersey (15)
- New York (15)
- Virginia (15)
- Arizona (14)
- Kentucky (14)
- Missouri (13)
- New Mexico (12)
- Oregon (11)
- South Carolina (11)
- Utah (11)
- Louisiana (8)
- Puerto Rico (8)
- Idaho (7)
- Massachusetts (6)
- Montana (6)
- Nebraska (6)
- Nevada (6)
- Hawaii (5)
- Maine (5)
- New Hampshire (5)
- North Dakota (5)
- Connecticut (4)
- Maryland (4)
- West Virginia (4)
- Wyoming (4)
- Indiana (3)
- South Dakota (3)
- Alaska (2)
- Delaware (2)
- Rhode Island (1)
- Vermont (1)
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What auto mechanics earn nationally
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $50,620
- $24.34 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,660–$81,790
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in the U.S.
- 704,640
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +5%
- 66,200 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many auto mechanic schools are there?
We list 785 schools with automotive technician programs in 51 states. California has the most, with 83. Together they reported 43,906 automotive technician graduates in the latest federal data.
How much do auto mechanics make?
The national median pay is $50,620 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the BLS projects 5% job growth from 2025 to 2035.
How do I find auto mechanic schools near me?
Choose your state below or search the map by city or ZIP code. Each listing shows the school's location, type and programs, and you can request info from several schools at once.