Auto mechanic schools in Pennsylvania
We found 25 schools offering automotive technician training in Pennsylvania, with campuses in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Exton, and Johnstown and more. Auto mechanics in Pennsylvania earn a median $49,800 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 25
- Public colleges
- 15
- Median pay in PA
- $49,800
- Cities with schools
- 10
24 automotive technician schools
School results
Automotive Training Center-Exton
Exton, PA · Private
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Auto body & collision repair
Automotive Training Center-Warminster
Warminster, PA · Private
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- Auto body & collision repair
- +1
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Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
Pleasant Gap, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Johnstown, PA · Private
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +3
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- Medical billing & coding
- +10
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +18
Johnson College of Technology
Scranton, PA · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Lancaster County Career & Technology Center
Willow Street, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Lehigh Career & Technical Institute
Schnecksville, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Carpentry
- CNC machining
- +4
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
New Castle School of Trades
New Castle, PA · Private
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +7
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +17
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +14
Schuylkill Technology Center
Frackville, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- CDL & truck driving
- +2
Somerset County Technology Center
Somerset, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- CDL & truck driving
- +5
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Lancaster, PA · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +10
Universal Technical Institute of Pennsylvania Inc
Exton, PA · Private
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Philadelphia (11 within 30 mi)
- Reading (5 within 30 mi)
- Lancaster (4 within 30 mi)
- York (4 within 30 mi)
- Easton (3 within 30 mi)
- Hazleton (3 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (4 within 30 mi)
- Leesport (4 within 30 mi)
- Exton (5 within 30 mi)
- Schnecksville (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Pennsylvania
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in PennsylvaniaHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $49,800
- $23.94 an hour
- Typical range
- $35,600–$77,630
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in PA
- 29,400
- 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 Pennsylvania?
We list 25 schools in Pennsylvania with automotive technician programs: 15 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 6 private career schools. Campuses are in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Exton, Johnstown, and Scranton.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. 15 public colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Among the 25 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $6,576 to $26,659. 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 Pennsylvania?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Pennsylvania is $49,800 a year, and most earn between $35,600 and $77,630, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Pennsylvania?
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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