by our College Data Analytics Team
[Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech](/majors/mechanical-repair-technologies/vehicle-maintenance-repair-tech/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying vehicle maintenance repair tech schools.
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Below are the schools whose vehicle maintenance repair tech graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in vehicle maintenance repair tech, no school beat Idaho State University this year. Set in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution. Early-career vehicle maintenance repair tech graduates from Idaho State University make a median of around $50,567 per year.
Lewis Clark State College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying vehicle maintenance repair tech schools. Set in the city of Lewiston, Lewis Clark State College is a public institution. After graduating, vehicle maintenance repair tech degree recipients from Lewis Clark State College typically earn about $56,345 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in vehicle maintenance repair tech will find them at College Of Western Idaho, which ranked #3. College Of Western Idaho is a public school located in the rural area of Nampa. Early-career vehicle maintenance repair tech graduates from College Of Western Idaho make a median of around $50,616 per year.
A rank of #4 makes North Idaho College one of the highest-paying schools for vehicle maintenance repair tech. Located in the city of Coeur d'Alene, North Idaho College is a public institution. Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech graduates of North Idaho College earn a median of about $45,256 a year early in their careers.
College Of Southern Idaho produces some of the highest-paid graduates in vehicle maintenance repair tech, landing the #5 spot this year. College Of Southern Idaho is a public school located in the city of Twin Falls. Vehicle Maintenance Repair Tech graduates of College Of Southern Idaho earn a median of about $49,017 a year early in their careers.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their vehicle maintenance repair tech graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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