Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Missouri
Missouri has 17 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics — 4 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
17
Union / joint programs
4
Median auto mechanic wage
$46,710
Missouri, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+2.4%
1,780 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 |
|---|---|---|
| District No. 9 IAMAW Union / joint | Bridgeton | Multiple Employer |
| EVERGY INC. Union / joint | KANSAS CITY | Single Employer |
| GM Wentzville Union / joint | WENTZVILLE | Single Employer |
| MO-KAN TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 541 Union / joint | KANSAS CITY | Multiple Employer |
| ADVANCED CAR CARE CENTER | Strafford | Single Employer |
| BOLIVAR R-1 SCHOOLS | BOLIVAR | Multiple Employer |
| COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE | SPRINGFIELD | Single Employer |
| Dexter High School | Dexter | Multiple Employer |
| Four Rivers Career Center | Washington | Multiple Employer |
| FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CENTER | Joplin | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Missouri
Wages
- Median annual wage: $46,710
- Average annual wage: $51,120
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 16,810
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: +2.4%
- Average openings per year: 1,780
- Employment: 20,370 → 20,860
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.