Auto mechanic schools in Ohio
We found 17 schools offering automotive technician training in Ohio, with campuses in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and North Canton and more. Auto mechanics in Ohio earn a median $48,710 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 17
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in OH
- $48,710
- Cities with schools
- 7
17 automotive technician schools
School results
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Cincinnati, OH · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Medical assistant
- +16
Collins Career Technical Center
Chesapeake, OH · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +8
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +25
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Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
Oberlin, OH · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +7
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield, OH · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- EMT & paramedic
- +1
Ohio Technical College
Cleveland, OH · Private
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +2
University of Northwestern Ohio
Lima, OH · Private
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +5
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Cleveland (3 within 30 mi)
- Cincinnati (3 within 30 mi)
- Akron (4 within 30 mi)
- Lorain (4 within 30 mi)
- Middletown (3 within 30 mi)
- Brunswick (5 within 30 mi)
- Perrysburg (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $48,710
- $23.42 an hour
- Typical range
- $34,110–$79,690
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 22,640
- 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 Ohio?
We list 17 schools in Ohio with automotive technician programs: 15 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, North Canton, and Fremont.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Ohio?
Yes. 15 public colleges in Ohio 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 Ohio?
Among the 16 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,266 to $34,972. 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 Ohio?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Ohio is $48,710 a year, and most earn between $34,110 and $79,690, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Ohio?
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)
- Wisconsin (16)