Auto mechanic schools in Wisconsin
Looking for automotive technician schools in Wisconsin? There are 16, including 16 public colleges. Auto mechanics in Wisconsin earn a median $54,350 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 16
- Public colleges
- 16
- Median pay in WI
- $54,350
- Cities with schools
- 4
16 automotive technician schools
School results
Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Chippewa Valley Technical College
Eau Claire, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +29
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Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +36
Moraine Park Technical College
Fond du Lac, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +22
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +26
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Fennimore, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- Plumbing
- +19
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +25
Western Technical College - Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI · Public
- Automotive technician
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
Auto mechanic schools by city
- Racine (3 within 30 mi)
- West Allis (3 within 30 mi)
- West Bend (3 within 30 mi)
- Caledonia (3 within 30 mi)
What auto mechanics earn in Wisconsin
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto mechanic salary in WisconsinHow to become an auto mechanic
- Median pay
- $54,350
- $26.13 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,590–$78,140
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in WI
- 12,270
- 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 Wisconsin?
We list 16 schools in Wisconsin with automotive technician programs: 16 public colleges. Campuses are in Janesville, Eau Claire, Shell Lake, Fennimore, and Pewaukee.
Are there community college automotive technician programs in Wisconsin?
Yes. 16 public colleges in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
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 $8,255 to $14,238. 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 Wisconsin?
The median pay for auto mechanics in Wisconsin is $54,350 a year, and most earn between $36,590 and $78,140, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a automotive technician school in Wisconsin?
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)
- Ohio (17)