Auto mechanic schools in Hickory, NC
4 schools within 30 miles of Hickory, NC offer automotive technician programs, and one is in Hickory itself. Auto mechanics in North Carolina earn a median $48,200 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 4
- Closest
- 3 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in NC
- $48,200
4 automotive technician schools within 30 mi of Hickory, NC
School results
Catawba Valley Community College
Hickory, NC · 3.3 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
Hudson, NC · 12 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- Welding
- +14
NASCAR Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC · 28 mi · Private
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +1
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Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC · 28 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +10
What auto mechanics earn in North Carolina
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in North CarolinaHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $48,200
- $23.17 an hour
- Typical range
- $31,500–$79,610
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in NC
- 26,510
- 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
What are the closest automotive technician schools to Hickory?
The closest are Catawba Valley Community College (Hickory, 3 mi), Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (Hudson, 12 mi), and NASCAR Technical Institute (Mooresville, 28 mi). In total, 4 schools within 30 miles teach automotive technician.
How much do automotive technician programs near Hickory cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $10,528 to $28,915. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do auto mechanics make near Hickory?
Across North Carolina, the median pay is $48,200 a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pay varies by employer, experience and certifications.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Hickory?
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.
Auto mechanic schools in nearby cities
- Hudson (12 mi)
- Statesville (25 mi)
- Mooresville (30 mi)
- Gastonia (35 mi)
- Concord (45 mi)
- Charlotte (46 mi)
- Salisbury (47 mi)
- Rock Hill, SC (58 mi)