Auto mechanic schools in Michigan
Looking for automotive technician schools in Michigan? There are 24, including 23 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Auto mechanics in Michigan earn a median $54,120 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 24
- Public colleges
- 23
- Median pay in MI
- $54,120
- Cities with schools
- 8
24 automotive technician schools
School results
Baker College
Owosso, MI · Private
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Medical assistant
- +10
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Delta College - Michigan
University Center, MI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +19
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +14
Michigan Career and Technical Institute
Plainwell, MI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Carpentry
- CNC machining
- +4
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +8
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Detroit (5 within 30 mi)
- Ann Arbor (3 within 30 mi)
- Farmington Hills (5 within 30 mi)
- Rochester Hills (4 within 30 mi)
- Kalamazoo (3 within 30 mi)
- Monroe (4 within 30 mi)
- Owosso (3 within 30 mi)
- Centreville (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Michigan
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in MichiganHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $54,120
- $26.02 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,110–$79,060
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MI
- 22,280
- 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 Michigan?
We list 24 schools in Michigan with automotive technician programs: 23 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Escanaba, Ann Arbor, Detroit, Alpena, and Owosso.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Michigan?
Yes. 23 public colleges in Michigan 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 Michigan?
Among the 23 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $660 to $14,085. 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 Michigan?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Michigan is $54,120 a year, and most earn between $36,110 and $79,060, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Michigan?
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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Auto mechanic schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (52)
- Texas (47)
- North Carolina (41)
- Illinois (38)
- Oklahoma (29)
- Pennsylvania (25)
- Tennessee (24)
- Georgia (23)
- Minnesota (20)
- Washington (20)
- Kansas (19)
- Arkansas (18)
- Colorado (18)
- Ohio (17)
- Wisconsin (16)