Auto mechanic schools in Alabama

We found 15 schools offering automotive technician training in Alabama, with campuses in Jasper, Mobile, Bay Minette, and Dothan and more. Auto mechanics in Alabama earn a median $45,640 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
15
Public colleges
15
Median pay in AL
$45,640

15 automotive technician schools

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  1. Bevill State Community College

    Jasper, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +9

  2. Bishop State Community College

    Mobile, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  3. Coastal Alabama Community College

    Bay Minette, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Plumbing
    • Welding
    • +11

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  5. Gadsden State Community College

    Gadsden, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +18

  6. George C Wallace Community College-Dothan

    Dothan, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  7. George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

    Hanceville, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +22

  8. H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

    Montgomery, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  9. J F Ingram State Technical College

    Deatsville, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +11

  10. J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

    Huntsville, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +8

  11. John C Calhoun State Community College

    Tanner, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +8

  12. Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

    Birmingham, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +16

  13. Lurleen B Wallace Community College

    Andalusia, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +9

  14. Northwest-Shoals Community College

    Muscle Shoals, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  15. Shelton State Community College

    Tuscaloosa, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  16. Southern Union State Community College

    Wadley, AL · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13

What auto mechanics earn in Alabama

Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.

Auto mechanic salary in AlabamaHow to become an auto mechanic

Median pay
$45,640
$21.94 an hour
Typical range
$31,030–$79,230
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in AL
9,040
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 automotive technician schools are in Alabama?

We list 15 schools in Alabama with automotive technician programs: 15 public colleges. Campuses are in Jasper, Mobile, Bay Minette, Dothan, and Hanceville.

Are there community college automotive technician programs in Alabama?

Yes. 15 public colleges in Alabama offer automotive technician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.

How much does automotive technician school cost in Alabama?

Among the 14 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,170 to $14,557. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

How much do auto mechanics make in Alabama?

The median pay for auto mechanics in Alabama is $45,640 a year, and most earn between $31,030 and $79,230, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a automotive technician school in Alabama?

Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.

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