Auto body schools in California
We found 21 schools offering auto body & collision repair training in California, with campuses in Santa Maria, Sacramento, San Francisco, and Lancaster and more. Auto body technicians in California earn a median $66,860 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 21
- Public colleges
- 20
- Median pay in CA
- $66,860
- Cities with schools
- 16
21 auto body & collision repair schools
School results
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
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City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +23
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Automotive technician
- Diesel & heavy equipment mechanic
- +2
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Automotive technician
- Medical assistant
- +4
Cypress College
Cypress, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +10
El Camino Community College District
Torrance, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- HVAC technician
- Carpentry
- +13
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Los Angeles, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +15
San Bernardino Valley College
San Bernardino, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +13
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA · Public
- Auto body & collision repair
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +11
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Long Beach, CA · Private
- Auto body & collision repair
- Welding
- Automotive technician
- +1
Auto body schools by city
- Los Angeles (6 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (6 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (4 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (5 within 30 mi)
- Ontario (3 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (6 within 30 mi)
- Concord (4 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (4 within 30 mi)
- Antioch (4 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (5 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (3 within 30 mi)
- Tracy (3 within 30 mi)
- Dublin (3 within 30 mi)
- Union City (3 within 30 mi)
- San Rafael (3 within 30 mi)
- Glendora (6 within 30 mi)
What auto body technicians earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Auto body technician salary in CaliforniaHow to become an auto body technician
- Median pay
- $66,860
- $32.14 an hour
- Typical range
- $41,910–$97,480
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 14,050
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +3.7%
- 12,600 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 auto body & collision repair schools are in California?
We list 21 schools in California with auto body & collision repair programs: 20 public colleges and 1 private career school. Campuses are in Santa Maria, Sacramento, San Francisco, Lancaster, and Norwalk.
Are there community college auto body & collision repair programs in California?
Yes. 20 public colleges in California offer auto body & collision repair. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does auto body & collision repair school cost in California?
Among the 20 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,407 to $27,506. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do auto body technicians make in California?
The median pay for auto body technicians in California is $66,860 a year, and most earn between $41,910 and $97,480, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a auto body & collision repair school in California?
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.
Other programs in California
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- Cosmetology schools (119)
- Criminal justice programs (109)
- Auto mechanic schools (83)
- Dental assistant schools (83)
- LPN programs (83)
- IT schools (83)
- Esthetician schools (76)
- HVAC schools (71)
- Welding schools (69)
- Barber schools (68)
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- Industrial maintenance schools (60)
- Electrician schools (58)
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Auto body schools in other states
- Texas (20)
- Florida (18)
- North Carolina (18)
- Oklahoma (18)
- Tennessee (14)
- Georgia (13)
- Minnesota (10)
- Kansas (9)
- Pennsylvania (9)
- Wisconsin (8)
- Colorado (7)
- Illinois (7)
- Iowa (7)
- Mississippi (7)
- Washington (7)
- Arkansas (6)