Auto mechanic schools in New York
We found 15 schools offering automotive technician training in New York, with campuses in Buffalo, Troy, Long Island City, and Hudson and more. Auto mechanics in New York earn a median $54,120 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 15
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in NY
- $54,120
- Cities with schools
- 7
15 automotive technician schools
School results
Apex Technical School
Long Island City, NY · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +3
Columbia-Greene Community College
Hudson, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Construction technology
- +1
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Medical lab technician
- +3
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New York Automotive and Diesel Institute
Jamaica, NY · Private
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Auto body & collision repair
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Culinary arts
- IT support & networking
- +3
Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Alfred, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +6
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Western Suffolk BOCES
Northport, NY · Public
- Automotive technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Cosmetology
- +5
Auto mechanic schools by city
- New York (11 within 30 mi)
- Yonkers (11 within 30 mi)
- Hempstead (6 within 30 mi)
- Spring Valley (8 within 30 mi)
- Lindenhurst (4 within 30 mi)
- Northport (6 within 30 mi)
- Selden (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in New York
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in New YorkHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $54,120
- $26.02 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,470–$91,490
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NY
- 32,020
- 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 York?
We list 15 schools in New York with automotive technician programs: 12 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 2 private career schools. Campuses are in Buffalo, Troy, Long Island City, Hudson, and Bronx.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in New York?
Yes. 12 public colleges in New York 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 York?
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 $4,462 to $34,128. 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 York?
The median pay for auto mechanics in New York is $54,120 a year, and most earn between $35,470 and $91,490, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in New York?
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)