Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Indiana
Indiana has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics — 5 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
10
Union / joint programs
5
Median auto mechanic wage
$47,550
Indiana, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+1.9%
1,450 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Transmission INC Union / joint | INDIANAPOLIS | Multiple Employer |
| Dana Lafayette Union / joint | LAFAYETTE | Single Employer |
| GMFW-GENERAL MOTORS (Local 2209) Union / joint | ROANOKE | Single Employer |
| GMMR-GENERAL MOTORS METAL FABRICATING DIVISION Union / joint | MARION | Single Employer |
| ROLLS ROYCE CORPORATION Union / joint | INDIANAPOLIS | Single Employer |
| Automobile Dealers Association of Indiana | Indianapolis | Single Employer |
| Chariot Automotive Group | Kokomo | Multiple Employer |
| Concord Community Schools | Elkhart | Single Employer |
| E3 Education Initiatives | Spencer | Multiple Employer |
| Western Indiana Region 7 Workforce Board | Terre Haute | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Indiana
Wages
- Median annual wage: $47,550
- Average annual wage: $51,410
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 15,610
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: +1.9%
- Average openings per year: 1,450
- Employment: 16,660 → 16,970
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.