Auto mechanic schools in Texas City, TX
3 schools within 30 miles of Texas City, TX offer automotive technician programs, and the closest is San Jacinto Community College in Pasadena, 21 miles away. Auto mechanics in Texas earn a median $48,310 a year, according to the BLS.
- Within 30 miles
- 3
- Closest
- 21 mi
- Public colleges
- 3
- Median pay in TX
- $48,310
3 automotive technician schools within 30 mi of Texas City, TX
School results
San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX · 21 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +27
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX · 21 mi · Public
- Automotive technician
- Welding
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +9
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
What are the closest automotive technician schools to Texas City?
The closest are San Jacinto Community College (Pasadena, 21 mi), Alvin Community College (Alvin, 21 mi), and Lee College (Baytown, 21 mi). In total, 3 schools within 30 miles teach automotive technician.
How much do automotive technician programs near Texas City cost?
For the 3 schools nearby that report it, the average yearly net price after aid ranges from $6,879 to $12,143. Ask each school for the full program cost, including tools, books and exam fees.
How much do auto mechanics make near Texas City?
Across Texas, the median pay is $48,310 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 Texas City?
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
- Alvin (20 mi)
- Pasadena (22 mi)
- Houston (38 mi)
- Sugar Land (46 mi)
- Rosenberg (56 mi)
- Katy (62 mi)
- The Woodlands (63 mi)