Auto mechanic schools in Montebello, CA
20 schools within 30 miles of Montebello, CA offer automotive technician programs, and the closest is East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park, 3 miles away. Auto mechanics in California earn a median $64,980 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 20
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 16
- Median pay in CA
- $64,980
20 automotive technician schools within 30 mi of Montebello, CA
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East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA · 2.8 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Pharmacy technician
- +10
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA · 4.4 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Carpentry
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +6
Hacienda La Puente Adult Education
La Puente, CA · 7.8 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +8
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Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · 9.1 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA · 10 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
UEI College - West Covina
West Covina, CA · 12 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +4
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA · 13 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +12
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Long Beach, CA · 13 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +1
Citrus College
Glendora, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +5
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA · 15 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
UEI College-Garden Grove
Garden Grove, CA · 18 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA · 21 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Cosmetology
- CAD & drafting
- +1
Los Angeles Pierce College
Woodland Hills, CA · 29 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +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 Montebello?
The closest are East Los Angeles College (Monterey Park, 3 mi), Rio Hondo College (Whittier, 4 mi), and Hacienda La Puente Adult Education (La Puente, 8 mi). In total, 20 schools within 30 miles teach automotive technician.
How much do automotive technician programs near Montebello cost?
For the 20 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 Montebello?
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 Montebello?
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
- Downey (5 mi)
- West Covina (12 mi)
- Glendale (14 mi)
- Long Beach (17 mi)
- Los Angeles (17 mi)
- Pomona (20 mi)
- Anaheim (23 mi)
- Irvine (30 mi)