Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in Georgia
Georgia has 12 registered apprenticeship sponsors training diesel mechanics — 2 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
12
Union / joint programs
2
Median diesel mechanic wage
$60,260
Georgia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+12.8%
940 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IUOE Local 926 JATP Union / joint | Cedartown | Multiple Employer |
| METROPOLITAN ATLANTA RAPID TRANSIT AUTHORITY/ATU LOCAL Union / joint | Atlanta | Single Employer |
| Chattahoochee Technical College | Marietta | Single Employer |
| DICKINSON FLEET SERVICES, LLC | DORAVILLE | Single Employer |
| Republic Services Technical Institute | Adairsville | Single Employer |
| TCSG-Albany Technical College | Albany | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG- Chattahoochee Technical College | Acworth | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Coastal Pines Technical College | Waycross | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Oconee Fall Line Technical College | Dublin | Multiple Employer |
| TCSG-Southeastern Technical College | Vidalia | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in Georgia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,260
- Average annual wage: $62,750
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 11,470
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: +12.8%
- Average openings per year: 940
- Employment: 9,350 → 10,550
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.