Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Arizona
Arizona has 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
11
Union / joint programs
4
Median auto mechanic wage
$49,400
Arizona, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+16.6%
2,020 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Union / joint | PHOENIX | Single Employer |
| Arizona Public Service Generation JAC Union / joint | JOSEPH CITY | Single Employer |
| SALT RIVER PROJECT JACC Union / joint | PHOENIX | Single Employer |
| TUCSON ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY Union / joint | TUCSON | Single Employer |
| Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Re-entry | Phoenix | Multiple Employer |
| City of Phoenix Fleet Services Division Apprenticeship Training Program | Phoenix | Single Employer |
| Lake Havasu City | Lake Havasu City | Single Employer |
| Navajo Tribal Utility Authority | FORT DEFIANCE | Single Employer |
| Pima Community College | Tucson | Multiple Employer |
| SER - Jobs for Progress of Southern Arizona, Inc. | Tucson | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Arizona
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,400
- Average annual wage: $57,670
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 17,390
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +16.6%
- Average openings per year: 2,020
- Employment: 18,770 → 21,890
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.