Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Hawaii

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.

HI Median Salary
$50,560/yr
+2% vs. national
National Median
$49,670/yr
HI Employment
2,950
Automotive Mechanics employed
HI Sponsors
0
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 Hawaii: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered automotive mechanic apprenticeship in Hawaii 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.

Hawaii pay vs. national

Median automotive mechanic wages in Hawaii are $50,560/year, +2% above the national median of $49,670. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Hawaii has 0 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 — Hawaii-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Hawaii Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$36,010
Median
$50,560
90th pct
$79,080
Middle 50% of workers earn $43,410$69,550

Current Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Hawaii

No automotive mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Hawaii. That doesn't mean programs don't exist — smaller regional contractors often aren't included in the national directory. 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 Hawaii

Our directory doesn't surface Automotive Mechanic-specific registered sponsors in Hawaii. This usually reflects a smaller regional market where sponsors use generic company names rather than trade-specific branding — it doesn't mean programs don't exist. Direct search on apprenticeship.gov is the most reliable way to find current openings.

Search apprenticeship.gov for current Automotive Mechanic openings

Filter by occupation code 49-3023 and state HI for the most relevant results.

Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Hawaii

Hawaii has a smaller Automotive Mechanic industry, and our directory doesn't surface trade-specific registered sponsors for this state. That doesn't mean programs don't exist — smaller regional contractors often aren't identifiable by name alone. Search apprenticeship.gov for current openings, or contact your state apprenticeship agency and the relevant national union (IUEC, IBEW, UA, SMART, etc.) for referrals to nearby programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do Automotive Mechanics earn in Hawaii?
The BLS reports a median wage of $50,560/yr for Automotive Mechanics in Hawaii (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
How many years does it take to become an Automotive Mechanic through apprenticeship?
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.
Should I do an Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship or go to trade school?
An apprenticeship lets you earn while you learn over 4 years with no tuition cost. Trade school is faster (6–24 months) but costs money upfront. Both can lead to the same journeyman credential.
How do I find an Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship in Hawaii?
We don't have Automotive Mechanic-identified sponsors listed in Hawaii, but that doesn't mean programs don't exist — small regional contractors often aren't identifiable by name. Start with apprenticeship.gov's job finder (filter by occupation and ZIP), then contact nearby-state IUEC/IBEW/UA/SMART locals if nothing shows up locally.
How much do Automotive Mechanic apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Hawaii, a first-year Automotive Mechanic apprentice might earn around $25,280/yr (roughly half the $50,560 journeyman median), with scheduled raises throughout the 4-year 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.