Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in Kentucky
Kentucky has 14 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
14
Union / joint programs
2
Median diesel mechanic wage
$53,030
Kentucky, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+2.1%
370 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carmeuse Lime and Stone, Inc. Union / joint | Maysville | Multiple Employer |
| Transit Authority of River City/ATU Local 1447 Union / joint | Louisville | Single Employer |
| Ascendance Truck Centers | Louisville | Single Employer |
| BoydCat | Louisville | Single Employer |
| Bray Construction Services | Alexandria | Single Employer |
| Coleman Transport Inc | Stanville | Single Employer |
| Enzweiler Building Institute | Erlanger | Multiple Employer |
| Hardin County Schools | Elizabethtown | Single Employer |
| Jefferson County Public Schools | Louisville | Single Employer |
| Keith Titus Corporation | Morgantown | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in Kentucky
Wages
- Median annual wage: $53,030
- Average annual wage: $56,100
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 3,920
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: +2.1%
- Average openings per year: 370
- Employment: 4,360 → 4,450
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.