Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in Florida
Florida has 13 registered apprenticeship sponsors training diesel mechanics — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
13
Union / joint programs
4
Median diesel mechanic wage
$60,420
Florida, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+10%
1,290 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship of Osceola County, JAC Union / joint | Kissimmee | Multiple Employer |
| CENTRAL FLORIDA MECHANICAL JOINT APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING COMMITTEE IJ Union / joint | Orlando | Single Employer |
| City of St. Petersburg IJW Union / joint | Saint Petersburg | Single Employer |
| SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY PHYSICAL PLANT OPERATIONS Union / joint | Margate | Single Employer |
| Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority | Tampa | Single Employer |
| Indian River State College Apprenticeship Program, GNJ | Fort Pierce | Multiple Employer |
| Locklin Technical College Apprenticeship Program, GNJ | Milton | Multiple Employer |
| M-DCPS Apprenticeship Program, GNJ | Miami | Multiple Employer |
| Miami Dade Transit Apprenticeship Program | Miami | Single Employer |
| Pasco County Schools | Land O Lakes | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in Florida
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,420
- Average annual wage: $62,430
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 12,570
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: +10%
- Average openings per year: 1,290
- Employment: 13,350 → 14,680
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.