Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Arizona

Wages, programs & career outlook

Automotive mechanics diagnose and repair cars, SUVs, and light trucks — engines, brakes, transmissions, electrical systems, and the computer controls that tie it all together. Work happens in dealership service bays, independent repair shops, or fleet maintenance garages.

AZ Median Salary
$49,400/yr
-1% vs. national
National Median
$49,670/yr
AZ Employment
17,390
Automotive Mechanics employed
AZ Sponsors
21
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
4.2%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
70,000
Nationally, per yr

Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Arizona: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered automotive mechanic apprenticeship in Arizona combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Programs typically run 4.0 years and follow a time-based structure. You earn wages from day one — apprentices are employees, not students.

Arizona pay vs. national

Median automotive mechanic wages in Arizona are $49,400/year, -1% below the national median of $49,670. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Arizona has 21 registered apprenticeship sponsors for automotive mechanic listed in the U.S. Department of Labor's apprenticeship.gov directory. The sponsor list further down includes joint labor-management programs (JATCs), individual employers, and contractor associations.

Job-market outlook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.2% job growth for automotive mechanics nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 70,000 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — Arizona-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Arizona Wage Spread

Annual wages for Automotive Mechanics in Arizona across all experience levels.

10th pct
$35,620
Median
$49,400
90th pct
$91,510
Middle 50% of workers earn $38,460$73,190

Current Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Arizona

No automotive mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Arizona. The sponsors listed below accept applications on a rolling basis — contact them directly. Consider setting up an alert on apprenticeship.gov to be notified when new listings are posted.

Listings aggregated from apprenticeship.gov (US Dept. of Labor). Data refreshed daily.

Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship Sponsors in Arizona

21 automotive mechanic-related registered sponsors identified in the DOL ApprenticeshipUSA directory for Arizona. Directory lists sponsor names only — contact each organization directly to confirm current automotive mechanic apprenticeship openings.

Organization City County
Robert Horne Ford Apache Junction
Big Two Toyota Gilbert
Henry Brown Buick GMC Gilbert
San Tan Ford Gilbert
Sanderson Ford Glendale
Berge's Riverview Toyota Mesa
Earnhardt Toyota Mesa
Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa Mesa
Larry H. Miller Toyota Peoria Peoria
Peoria Ford Peoria
ABC Nissan Phoenix
Bill Luke Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Phoenix
City of Phoenix Fleet Services Division Apprenticeship Training Program Phoenix Maricopa County
Bell Lexus North Scottsdale Scottsdale
Auto Nation Toyota Tempe
Chapman Chevrolet Tempe
Tempe Dodge Tempe
Chapman Automotive Group Tucson
Desert Toyota Group Tucson
Jim Click Automotive Team Tucson
Royal Automotive Group Tucson
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Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Arizona

Apprenticeship seekers in Arizona can contact any of 21 trade-specific sponsors our directory surfaces. Coverage is reasonable in urban centers, thinner in rural regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Automotive Mechanic salary in Arizona?
The BLS reports a median wage of $49,400/yr for Automotive Mechanics in Arizona (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of an Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship program?
A typical Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship lasts approximately 4 years (8,000 hours of on-the-job training). The program combines paid work experience with related classroom instruction.
What's the difference between an Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship and trade school?
Apprenticeships offer paid training with no tuition, while trade school requires upfront costs but may be shorter. Many Automotive Mechanics combine both — starting with trade school basics before entering an apprenticeship.
Where can I apply for an Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship in Arizona?
Our directory surfaces 21 Automotive Mechanic-related registered sponsors in Arizona. Start with your local trade union hall, joint apprenticeship committee (JAC), or state apprenticeship agency. You can also search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP.
How much do Automotive Mechanic apprentices earn?
Yes. Apprentices earn wages from day one, typically starting at 40–60% of the journeyman rate (roughly $24,700/yr in Arizona). Wages increase at regular intervals — usually every 6 months — as you progress through the program.

Prefer Trade School Instead?

Apprenticeships pay from day one, but the classroom-first path may fit better for some. Automotive Mechanics also train through trade school programs — shorter timeline, more upfront cost.

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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024, DOL RAPIDS Registered Apprenticeship database, ApprenticeshipUSA Sponsor Directory.