AUTO · 25 mi of Salinas

Auto Mechanic Schools in Salinas, CA

2 schools within 25 miles of Salinas reported auto mechanic graduates for 2023-24, 31 awards in all. Sorted by distance.

Hartnell College

2.1 mi

411 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 18
WELD 10
IMT 1

Grads 2023-24: 18 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,404
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,016

Monterey Peninsula College

15.5 mi

980 Fremont St, Monterey, CA · Public, 2-year

AUTO 13

Grads 2023-24: 13 auto mechanic
In-state tuition/yr 2025-26: $1,188
Median pay 10 yrs, all: $49,579

BLS puts the median annual wage for automotive service technicians and mechanics in California at $64,980 (middle 80% from $38,180 to $95,280), May 2025. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Licensing rules for automotive technicians are set by California: check them on CareerOneStop. For paid on-the-job training, search the apprenticeship finder.

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Directory (HD2024), NCES; College Scorecard institution data (2025-26 charges, released Nov 2, 2026) and field-of-study data (Oct 15, 2026); FMCSA Training Provider Registry (as of 2026-11-02); BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Checked 2026-11-02. How we build this list.