Auto mechanic schools in Minnesota

We found 20 schools offering automotive technician training in Minnesota, with campuses in Anoka, Brainerd, White Bear Lake, and Saint Paul and more. Auto mechanics in Minnesota earn a median $58,390 a year, according to the BLS.

Schools
20
Public colleges
19
Median pay in MN
$58,390
Cities with schools
5

20 automotive technician schools

School results

  1. Anoka Technical College

    Anoka, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +13

  2. Central Lakes College - Brainerd

    Brainerd, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +13

  3. Century College

    White Bear Lake, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Welding
    • +13

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  5. Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  6. Dunwoody College of Technology

    Minneapolis, MN · Private

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +7

  7. Hennepin Technical College

    Brooklyn Park, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Plumbing
    • +20

  8. Lake Superior College

    Duluth, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +20

  9. Minnesota North College

    Hibbing, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +14

  10. Minnesota State College Southeast

    Winona, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +16

  11. Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Fergus Falls, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

  12. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

    Granite Falls, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +23

  13. Northland Community & Technical College

    Thief River Falls, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +20

  14. Northwest Technical College

    Bemidji, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +12

  15. Pine Technical & Community College

    Pine City, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Welding
    • CNC machining
    • +7

  16. Ridgewater College

    Willmar, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +19

  17. Riverland Community College

    Austin, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Carpentry
    • +15

  18. Rochester Community & Technical College

    Rochester, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Carpentry
    • Welding
    • +12

  19. Saint Paul College - A Community & Technical College

    Saint Paul, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • Plumbing
    • +22

  20. South Central College

    North Mankato, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • HVAC technician
    • Carpentry
    • +12

  21. St. Cloud Technical & Community College

    Saint Cloud, MN · Public

    • Automotive technician
    • Electrician
    • HVAC technician
    • +18

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What auto mechanics earn in Minnesota

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

Auto mechanic salary in MinnesotaHow to become an auto mechanic

Median pay
$58,390
$28.07 an hour
Typical range
$38,310–$83,180
10th to 90th percentile
Jobs in MN
11,980
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 Minnesota?

We list 20 schools in Minnesota with automotive technician programs: 19 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Anoka, Brainerd, White Bear Lake, Saint Paul, and Saint Cloud.

Are there community college automotive technician programs in Minnesota?

Yes. 19 public colleges in Minnesota 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 Minnesota?

Among the 20 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $7,427 to $26,939. 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 Minnesota?

The median pay for auto mechanics in Minnesota is $58,390 a year, and most earn between $38,310 and $83,180, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How do I choose a automotive technician school in Minnesota?

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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