Auto mechanic schools in Downey, CA
19 schools within 30 miles of Downey, CA offer automotive technician programs, and the closest is Cerritos College in Norwalk, 4 miles away. Auto mechanics in California earn a median $64,980 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 19
- Closest
- 4 mi
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in CA
- $64,980
19 automotive technician schools within 30 mi of Downey, CA
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 7.1 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +10
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Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 7.2 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +12
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Long Beach, CA · 7.8 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +1
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA · 7.9 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Carpentry
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +6
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · 10 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 11 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA · 12 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 14 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 16 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · 16 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- CAD & drafting
- +1
Citrus College
Glendora, CA · 20 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
What auto mechanics earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in CaliforniaHow to become an auto mechanic
- 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 Downey?
The closest are Cerritos College (Norwalk, 4 mi), Compton College (Compton, 6 mi), and East Los Angeles College (Monterey Park, 7 mi). In total, 19 schools within 30 miles teach automotive technician.
How much do automotive technician programs near Downey cost?
For the 19 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $2,424 to $28,691. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do auto mechanics make near Downey?
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 Downey?
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.
Auto mechanic schools in nearby cities
- Montebello (5 mi)
- Long Beach (11 mi)
- West Covina (15 mi)
- Los Angeles (17 mi)
- Glendale (18 mi)
- Anaheim (22 mi)
- Pomona (23 mi)
- Irvine (27 mi)