Auto mechanic schools in New Mexico
We found 12 schools offering automotive technician training in New Mexico, with campuses in Clovis, Gallup, Los Lunas, and Albuquerque and more. Auto mechanics in New Mexico earn a median $47,300 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 12
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in NM
- $47,300
12 automotive technician schools
School results
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Campus
Roswell, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +15
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New Mexico Junior College
Hobbs, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +3
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana
Las Cruces, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
New Mexico State University-Grants
Grants, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +2
University of New Mexico-Gallup Campus
Gallup, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +7
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus
Los Lunas, NM · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +5
What auto mechanics earn in New Mexico
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in New MexicoHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $47,300
- $22.74 an hour
- Typical range
- $30,390–$77,850
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NM
- 5,080
- 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 New Mexico?
We list 12 schools in New Mexico with automotive technician programs: 12 public colleges. Campuses are in Clovis, Gallup, Los Lunas, Albuquerque, and Roswell.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in New Mexico?
Yes. 12 public colleges in New Mexico 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 New Mexico?
Among the 12 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $68 to $11,067. 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 New Mexico?
The median pay for auto mechanics in New Mexico is $47,300 a year, and most earn between $30,390 and $77,850, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in New Mexico?
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)