Auto mechanic schools in Texas
Looking for automotive technician schools in Texas? There are 47, including 38 public colleges and 9 private career schools. Auto mechanics in Texas earn a median $48,310 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 47
- Public colleges
- 38
- Median pay in TX
- $48,310
- Cities with schools
- 16
24 automotive technician schools
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Austin Community College District
Austin, TX · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Collin County Community College District
McKinney, TX · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +21
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Port Arthur, TX · Public
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +12
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie, TX · Private
- Automotive technician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +3
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Houston (7 within 30 mi)
- Dallas (4 within 30 mi)
- Fort Worth (4 within 30 mi)
- El Paso (3 within 30 mi)
- Arlington (4 within 30 mi)
- Plano (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (6 within 30 mi)
- Sugar Land (3 within 30 mi)
- Flower Mound (5 within 30 mi)
- Texas City (3 within 30 mi)
- DeSoto (4 within 30 mi)
- Rosenberg (3 within 30 mi)
- Socorro (3 within 30 mi)
- Alvin (5 within 30 mi)
- Katy (3 within 30 mi)
- The Woodlands (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Texas
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
- Median pay
- $48,310
- $23.23 an hour
- Typical range
- $29,360–$81,720
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in TX
- 69,750
- 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 Texas?
We list 47 schools in Texas with automotive technician programs: 38 public colleges and 9 private career schools. Campuses are in El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Texas?
Yes. 38 public colleges in Texas 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 Texas?
Among the 46 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $1,751 to $33,250. 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 Texas?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Texas is $48,310 a year, and most earn between $29,360 and $81,720, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Texas?
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)
- 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)
- Wisconsin (16)