Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

Wages, programs & career outlook

Diesel mechanics service the engines that power commercial trucks, buses, construction equipment, and farm machinery. The work ranges from routine fleet maintenance to diagnosing electronic engine faults on rigs that can't sit idle long.

NH Median Salary
$65,580/yr
+8% vs. national
National Median
$60,640/yr
NH Employment
860
Diesel Mechanics employed
NH Sponsors
0
Registered programs
Training Term
4.0 yrs
Time-Based
Job Growth
2.4%
2024–2034 projected
Annual Openings
26,500
Nationally, per yr

Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship in New Hampshire: Quick Facts

What apprenticeship means here

A registered diesel mechanic apprenticeship in New Hampshire 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.

New Hampshire pay vs. national

Median diesel mechanic wages in New Hampshire are $65,580/year, +8% above the national median of $60,640. Wages scale with experience — journey-level workers earn substantially more than apprentices.

Where to find programs

New Hampshire has 0 registered apprenticeship sponsors for diesel 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 2.4% job growth for diesel mechanics nationally between 2024 and 2034, with approximately 26,500 annual openings each year (replacement plus growth combined). Apprenticeship demand tends to track local construction and infrastructure spending — New Hampshire-specific outlook can vary from national figures.

New Hampshire Wage Spread

Annual wages for Diesel Mechanics in New Hampshire across all experience levels.

10th pct
$49,360
Median
$65,580
90th pct
$82,900
Middle 50% of workers earn $58,520$76,870

Current Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship Openings in New Hampshire

No diesel mechanic apprenticeship openings are currently listed on apprenticeship.gov for New Hampshire. 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.

Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship Sponsors in New Hampshire

Our directory doesn't surface Diesel Mechanic-specific registered sponsors in New Hampshire. 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 Diesel Mechanic openings

Filter by occupation code 49-3031 and state NH for the most relevant results.

Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeship in New Hampshire

Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship opportunities in New Hampshire are best found through direct outreach: contact the relevant national union's closest local chapter, search apprenticeship.gov for current programs, or reach out to your state apprenticeship agency. Our directory reflects what sponsors self-identify by name, which can understate coverage in smaller markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Diesel Mechanic salary in New Hampshire?
The BLS reports a median wage of $65,580/yr for Diesel Mechanics in New Hampshire (May 2024 data). Experience, union membership, and specialization all affect where you fall in the range.
What is the length of a Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship program?
The standard Diesel 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 a Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship and 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 a Diesel Mechanic apprenticeship in New Hampshire?
Our directory doesn't surface Diesel Mechanic-specific registered sponsors in New Hampshire — 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.
Do Diesel Mechanic apprentices get paid during training?
Apprentices are paid employees from the start. In New Hampshire, a first-year Diesel Mechanic apprentice might earn around $32,790/yr (roughly half the $65,580 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. Diesel 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.