Auto mechanic schools in Glendale, CA

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

Within 30 miles
18
Closest
8 mi
Public colleges
15
Median pay in CA
$64,980

18 automotive technician schools within 30 mi of Glendale, CA

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  1. Pasadena City College

    Pasadena, CA · 7.7 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +13
  2. Los Angeles Trade-Technical College

    Los Angeles, CA · 10 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15
  3. East Los Angeles College

    Monterey Park, CA · 11 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Medical assistant
    • Pharmacy technician
    • +10
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  5. Rio Hondo College

    Whittier, CA · 16 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Carpentry
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • +6
  6. Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education

    Baldwin Park, CA · 17 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +5
  7. Hacienda La Puente Adult Education

    La Puente, CA · 18 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +8
  8. Los Angeles Pierce College

    Woodland Hills, CA · 19 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +5
  9. UEI College-Gardena

    Gardena, CA · 20 mi · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +5
  10. UEI College - West Covina

    West Covina, CA · 21 mi · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +4
  11. Citrus College

    Glendora, CA · 21 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
    • +5
  12. El Camino Community College District

    Torrance, CA · 21 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +13
  13. Compton College

    Compton, CA · 21 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +5
  14. Cerritos College

    Norwalk, CA · 22 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +13
  15. College of the Canyons

    Santa Clarita, CA · 24 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Nursing assistant (CNA)
    • +9
  16. Long Beach City College

    Long Beach, CA · 25 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Medical assistant
    • +12
  17. Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

    Long Beach, CA · 25 mi · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
    • +1
  18. Cypress College

    Cypress, CA · 27 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Dental assistant
    • +10
  19. Fullerton College

    Fullerton, CA · 28 mi · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • Cosmetology
    • +5

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 Glendale?

The closest are Pasadena City College (Pasadena, 8 mi), Los Angeles Trade-Technical College (Los Angeles, 10 mi), and East Los Angeles College (Monterey Park, 11 mi). In total, 18 schools within 30 miles teach automotive technician.

How much do automotive technician programs near Glendale cost?

For the 18 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 Glendale?

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 Glendale?

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.