Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Wage Spread
Annual wages for Automotive Mechanics in Massachusetts across all experience levels.
Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
Automotive Mechanics in Massachusetts earn $57,470/yr at the median — 20% above the $48,060 national average across all occupations. A solid middle-class income that typically comes without student debt.
The $57,470 median edges out the national average of $49,670 by 16%. Massachusetts is an above-average but not exceptional market for Automotive Mechanic apprenticeships.
The employment outlook is solid if unspectacular: 4.2% growth projected through 2034 for Automotive Mechanics. What matters more than the growth rate is the 70,000 annual openings — mostly from retirements — that keep demand steady.
Massachusetts's 12,390 Automotive Mechanics represent just 1.6% of the national workforce. A thinner market means fewer apprenticeship sponsors and potentially longer waits for program openings.
A Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship runs 4 years at 8,000 hours. The time-based structure means you're logging real work alongside experienced tradespeople from week one, learning vehicle diagnostics, engine systems, and manufacturer certifications in evening or weekend classes.
Massachusetts's 849 registered apprenticeship sponsors create one of the more competitive markets for program placement. Candidates should apply to multiple programs, as the most popular ones fill quickly.
The earning trajectory in Massachusetts is solid: a Automotive Mechanic starting near $37,690/yr can work toward $83,290 at the 90th percentile. The $45,600 progression typically takes 10-15 years of steady advancement.
Registered Apprenticeship Sponsors in Massachusetts
849 registered apprenticeship sponsors in Massachusetts. Contact directly for program availability and application details.
| Organization | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| Amped Dynamics LLC | Abington | — |
| Walmart - Abington | Abington | — |
| ARAUJO BROTHERS PLUMBING & HEATING, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| M-V ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | Acushnet | — |
| South Coast Alternative Power Solutions llc | Acushnet | — |
| Adams Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | Adams | — |
| "Wheeler Electrical" | Agawam | — |
| "ZIELINSKI BROTHERS, INC." | Agawam | — |
| Action Air Inc | Agawam | — |
| DAVID R. NORTHUP ELECTRICAL CONTR, INC. | Agawam | — |
| David R. Northup Electrical Contractors, Inc. | Agawam | — |
| JMC Electrical Solutions, Inc | Agawam | — |
| Kirby Electrical(canceled) | Agawam | — |
| W.F. JOHNSON & SON ELECTRICAL CO., INC. | Agawam | — |
| Trustees of Boston University | Allston | — |
| G & B ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC. | Amesbury | — |
| Community Works | Amherst | — |
| "Sodexo d/b/a Pfizer Corp." | Andover | — |
| Mechanical Air of N.E., Inc. | Andover | — |
| HOMER CONTRACTING, INC. | Arlington | — |
| Jamie Oil Company, Inc. | Ashland | — |
| Beaupre Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| PROFESSIONAL FIRE & SECURITY, INC. | Assonet | — |
| Raposo Electric, Inc. | Assonet | — |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS, INC. | Attleboro | — |
| + 5 more sponsors in Massachusetts | ||