Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Idaho
Idaho has 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
11
Union / joint programs
0
Median auto mechanic wage
$47,420
Idaho, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+9.8%
560 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Repair | Soda Springs | Single Employer |
| Emerald Automotive | Ponderay | Single Employer |
| Full on Professional Auto Sales | Cour D Alene | Single Employer |
| Grease Monkey Idaho | Ammon | Single Employer |
| Heritage Auto Repair | Meridian | Single Employer |
| HIRNING AUTOMOTIVE INC. | POCATELLO | Single Employer |
| McDOWELLS SPECIALTY REPAIRS | Boise | Single Employer |
| Parker Toyota | Coer d'Alene | Single Employer |
| Silverlake Automotive dba W. Sando Enterprises | Post Falls | Single Employer |
| Tadd Jenkins Auto Group | Blackfoot | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Idaho
Wages
- Median annual wage: $47,420
- Average annual wage: $50,940
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 5,160
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: +9.8%
- Average openings per year: 560
- Employment: 5,740 → 6,300
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.