Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Colorado
Colorado has 15 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics — 1 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
15
Union / joint programs
1
Median auto mechanic wage
$59,340
Colorado, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+6.7%
1,400 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Miguel Power Association, Inc. Union / joint | Nucla | Single Employer |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton | Multiple Employer |
| Asbury Automotive Group | Aurora | Multiple Employer |
| CareerWise Colorado, dba, CareerWise USA | Denver | Multiple Employer |
| City of Loveland | Loveland | Single Employer |
| CMU Tech | Grand Junction | Multiple Employer |
| Colorado Department of Corrections | COLORADO SPRINGS | Multiple Employer |
| Cummins Inc. | Henderson | Single Employer |
| EAGLE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE | LITTLETON | Single Employer |
| Grease Monkey | Littleton | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Colorado
Wages
- Median annual wage: $59,340
- Average annual wage: $62,770
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 11,960
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: +6.7%
- Average openings per year: 1,400
- Employment: 14,930 → 15,930
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.