Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in Missouri
Missouri has 10 registered apprenticeship sponsors training diesel mechanics — 4 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
4
Median diesel mechanic wage
$60,150
Missouri, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+1.3%
640 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BI-STATE DEVELOPMENT METRO TRANSIT / ATU LOCAL 788 Union / joint | Saint Louis | Single Employer |
| District No. 9 IAMAW Union / joint | Bridgeton | Multiple Employer |
| GM Wentzville Union / joint | WENTZVILLE | Single Employer |
| KANSAS CITY AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY LOCAL 1287 Union / joint | Kansas City | Single Employer |
| Boonslick Technical Education Center | Boonville | Multiple Employer |
| Masters Transportation Inc | Belton | Single Employer |
| Missouri National Guard | Jefferson City | Multiple Employer |
| Sikeston R-6 School District | Sikeston | Multiple Employer |
| Verona School District | Verona | Multiple Employer |
| Warren County R-3 School District | Warrenton | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in Missouri
Wages
- Median annual wage: $60,150
- Average annual wage: $60,380
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 6,520
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: +1.3%
- Average openings per year: 640
- Employment: 7,630 → 7,730
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.