Auto mechanic schools in Kentucky

Looking for automotive technician schools in Kentucky? There are 14, including 14 public colleges. Auto mechanics in Kentucky earn a median $44,890 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
14
Public colleges
14
Median pay in KY
$44,890

14 automotive technician schools

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  1. Ashland Community & Technical College

    Ashland, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  2. Big Sandy Community & Technical College

    Prestonsburg, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  3. Bluegrass Community & Technical College

    Lexington, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +21

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  5. Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

    Elizabethtown, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  6. Gateway Community & Technical College

    Florence, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +13

  7. Hazard Community & Technical College

    Hazard, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +19

  8. Jefferson Community & Technical College

    Louisville, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +23

  9. Madisonville Community College

    Madisonville, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  10. Maysville Community & Technical College

    Maysville, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  11. Owensboro Community & Technical College

    Owensboro, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  12. Somerset Community College

    Somerset, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

  13. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Bowling Green, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +15

  14. Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Cumberland, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +16

  15. West Kentucky Community & Technical College

    Paducah, KY · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +22

What auto mechanics earn in Kentucky

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

Auto mechanic salary in KentuckyHow to become an auto mechanic

Median pay
$44,890
$21.58 an hour
Typical range
$30,210–$73,910
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in KY
11,140
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 Kentucky?

We list 14 schools in Kentucky with automotive technician programs: 14 public colleges. Campuses are in Ashland, Prestonsburg, Lexington, Cumberland, and Paducah.

Are there community college automotive technician programs in Kentucky?

Yes. 14 public colleges in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?

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 $2,955 to $6,376. 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 Kentucky?

The median pay for auto mechanics in Kentucky is $44,890 a year, and most earn between $30,210 and $73,910, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a automotive technician school in Kentucky?

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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