Auto mechanic schools in Missouri
Looking for automotive technician schools in Missouri? There are 13, including 12 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Auto mechanics in Missouri earn a median $49,160 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 13
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in MO
- $49,160
- Cities with schools
- 6
13 automotive technician schools
School results
Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center
Cape Girardeau, MO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
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Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
Joplin, MO · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +2
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City
Kansas City, MO · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +14
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Saint Louis Community College
Bridgeton, MO · Public
- Automotive technician
- CNC machining
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +18
State Technical College of Missouri
Linn, MO · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +16
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Kansas City (3 within 30 mi)
- St. Louis (3 within 30 mi)
- Lee's Summit (3 within 30 mi)
- O'Fallon (3 within 30 mi)
- St. Charles (3 within 30 mi)
- Ballwin (4 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Missouri
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in MissouriHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $49,160
- $23.63 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,950–$76,870
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in MO
- 17,210
- 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 Missouri?
We list 13 schools in Missouri with automotive technician programs: 12 public colleges and 1 private nonprofit school. Campuses are in Springfield, Linn, Cape Girardeau, Neosho, and Union.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Missouri?
Yes. 12 public colleges in Missouri 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 Missouri?
Among the 13 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,219 to $30,618. 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 Missouri?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Missouri is $49,160 a year, and most earn between $34,950 and $76,870, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Missouri?
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)
- Michigan (24)
- Tennessee (24)
- Georgia (23)
- Minnesota (20)
- Washington (20)
- Kansas (19)
- Arkansas (18)
- Colorado (18)
- Ohio (17)