Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Florida
Florida has 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics — 3 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
3
Median auto mechanic wage
$48,520
Florida, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+12.5%
5,830 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 |
|---|---|---|
| City of St. Petersburg IJW Union / joint | Saint Petersburg | Single Employer |
| Jacksonville Transportation Authority IJ Union / joint | Jacksonville | Single Employer |
| SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS Union / joint | Margate | Single Employer |
| Apprenticeship Program of PCG, GNJ | Tallahassee | Multiple Employer |
| Central Florida Auto Dealers Association, Inc., GNJ | Sanford | Multiple Employer |
| Gary Yeomans Ford Apprenticeship Program, INJ | Daytona Beach | Single Employer |
| Lively Tech Apprenticeship Program | Tallahassee | Multiple Employer |
| M-DCPS Apprenticeship Program, GNJ | Miami | Multiple Employer |
| Miami Dade College Apprenticeship Program - GNJ | Miami | Multiple Employer |
| Pinellas Technical College Apprenticeship Program, GNJ | Clearwater | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Florida
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,520
- Average annual wage: $53,090
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 46,090
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: +12.5%
- Average openings per year: 5,830
- Employment: 57,200 → 64,340
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.