Auto mechanic schools in Concord, CA

8 schools within 30 miles of Concord, CA offer automotive technician programs, and the closest is Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, 8 miles away. Auto mechanics in California earn a median $64,980 a year, according to the BLS.

Within 30 miles
8
Closest
8 mi
Public colleges
8
Median pay in CA
$64,980

8 automotive technician schools within 30 mi of Concord, CA

School results

  1. Los Medanos College

    Pittsburg, CA · 8.0 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +7
  2. Contra Costa College

    San Pablo, CA · 18 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • EMT & paramedic
    • +4
  3. Solano Community College

    Fairfield, CA · 19 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Cosmetology
    • +5
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  5. College of Alameda

    Alameda, CA · 20 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Dental assistant
    • +2
  6. Las Positas College

    Livermore, CA · 21 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • +4
  7. Chabot College

    Hayward, CA · 23 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Welding
    • +7
  8. College of Marin

    Kentfield, CA · 30 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • CNC machining
    • Medical assistant
    • +2
  9. City College of San Francisco

    San Francisco, CA · 30 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

What auto mechanics earn in California

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

Median pay
$64,980
$31.24 an hour
Typical range
$38,180–$95,280
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in CA
65,420
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

What are the closest automotive technician schools to Concord?

The closest are Los Medanos College (Pittsburg, 8 mi), Contra Costa College (San Pablo, 18 mi), and Solano Community College (Fairfield, 19 mi). In total, 8 schools within 30 miles teach automotive technician.

How much do automotive technician programs near Concord cost?

For the 8 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $4,669 to $12,351. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.

How much do auto mechanics make near Concord?

Across California, the median pay is $64,980 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.

How do I choose a automotive technician school in Concord?

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.