Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Wage Spread
Annual wages for Diesel Mechanics in Massachusetts across all experience levels.
Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship in Massachusetts
The median Diesel Mechanic in Massachusetts earns $67,590 annually, outpacing the national all-occupation median by 41%. The trade offers a reliable path to financial stability in the state.
Massachusetts pays modestly above the national Diesel Mechanic median — $67,590 vs. $60,640, a 11% premium. Not a top-paying state, but above average.
Growth projections are modest at 2.4%, though the 26,500 annual replacement openings tell a better story. Retiring baby boomers in the trades create persistent demand regardless of economic cycles.
Only 4,660 Diesel Mechanics work in Massachusetts — 1.5% of the national total. The limited scale can mean fewer formal apprenticeship programs, pushing some candidates toward nearby states with larger trade economies.
Expect a 4-year commitment for a Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship: 8,000 hours of supervised field work alongside coursework in vehicle diagnostics, engine systems, and manufacturer certifications. Pay starts lower but scales up — most programs bump wages every six months.
Finding a Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship in Massachusetts starts with a broad search — 849 organizations sponsor registered programs. Community colleges, trade unions, and independent employers all participate.
From $50,020 at the 10th percentile to $94,290 at the 90th, Diesel Mechanic wages in Massachusetts are fairly compressed. Flat wage structures are common in heavily unionized trades where pay scales are negotiated collectively.
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 | ||