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Fastest States to Get Licensed as Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Compare shortest typical licensing path for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics across states using CredentialCompass licensing and salary data.
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Estimated TimelineTop 10 fastest license states for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Shortest typical licensing path| Rank | State | Estimated Timeline | Median Salary | Initial Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KentuckyKY | 1 month | $39,940 | $80.00 | View guide |
| #2 | New HampshireNH | 1.3 yr | $58,460 | See agency | View guide |
| #3 | TennesseeTN | 1.7 yr | $47,460 | See agency | View guide |
| #4 | New JerseyNJ | 1.8 yr | $57,290 | See agency | View guide |
| #5 | HawaiiHI | 2 years | $50,560 | See agency | View guide |
| #6 | MassachusettsMA | 1-3 years | $57,470 | See agency | View guide |
| #7 | ColoradoCO | 4.6 yr | $59,340 | See agency | View guide |
| #8 | New YorkNY | 7.2 yr | $51,650 | See agency | View guide |
| #9 | WashingtonWA | 8 years | $57,790 | See agency | View guide |
| #10 | CaliforniaCA | 1-17 years | $63,370 | See agency | View guide |
| #11 | AlabamaAL | 2-18 years | $45,710 | See agency | View guide |
| #12 | NevadaNV | 2-18 years | $47,570 | See agency | View guide |
| #13 | WyomingWY | 2-18 years | $45,860 | See agency | View guide |
| #14 | GeorgiaGA | 5-18 years | $48,800 | $40.00 | View guide |
| #15 | MichiganMI | 42.4 yr | $48,840 | The fee for this license: $42.40 | View guide |
| #16 | ArkansasAR | 75 yr | $43,830 | Written Examination: $75.00 | View guide |
| #17 | MississippiMS | 93 yr | $38,070 | See agency | View guide |
| #18 | ConnecticutCT | 99.5 yr | $56,220 | See agency | View guide |
| #19 | IndianaIN | 178.5 yr | $47,550 | See agency | View guide |
| #20 | OhioOH | 293.6 yr | $47,010 | See agency | View guide |
Methodology
This ranking sorts states by the shortest parsed licensing timeline. Timelines are estimates and can change with education track, exam scheduling, and board processing.
Ranking pages are eligible for indexing only when at least 30 states have valid data for the selected metric. This page currently has 20 valid state rows.