Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Nevada

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.

NV Median Salary
$47,570/yr
-4% vs. national
National Median
$49,670/yr
NV Employment
7,400
Automotive Mechanics employed
NV 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 Nevada: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered automotive mechanic apprenticeship in Nevada 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.

Nevada pay vs. national

Median automotive mechanic wages in Nevada are $47,570/year, -4% below the national median of $49,670. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

Nevada 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 — Nevada-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

Nevada Wage Spread

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

10th pct
$33,010
Median
$47,570
90th pct
$81,890
Middle 50% of workers earn $37,240$63,710

Current Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in Nevada

No automotive mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for Nevada. 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 Nevada

Our directory doesn't surface Automotive Mechanic-specific registered sponsors in Nevada. 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

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Automotive Mechanic Apprenticeship in Nevada

Nevada 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 is the average Automotive Mechanic salary in Nevada?
Automotive Mechanics in Nevada earn a median salary of $47,570/yr according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024). This is below the national median of $49,670 for the trade.
How many years does it take to become an Automotive Mechanic through apprenticeship?
The standard Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship is 4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom education. Some programs offer accelerated paths for candidates with prior experience.
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.
How do I find an Automotive Mechanic apprenticeship in Nevada?
Our directory doesn't surface Automotive Mechanic-specific registered sponsors in Nevada — typical for smaller markets where sponsors use generic company names. Best path: (1) search apprenticeship.gov by occupation and ZIP for current openings, (2) contact the relevant national union's closest local (find locals via apprenticeship.gov), or (3) reach out to your state apprenticeship agency directly.
How much do Automotive Mechanic apprentices earn?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In Nevada, a first-year Automotive Mechanic apprentice might earn around $23,785/yr (roughly half the $47,570 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.