Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 21 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics — 3 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
21
Union / joint programs
3
Median auto mechanic wage
$49,790
Pennsylvania, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+2.3%
3,140 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Budd Baer Union / joint | Washington | Single Employer |
| MERCK Union / joint | Landsdale | Single Employer |
| PA Heavy and Highway Contractors Bargaining Asso. Union / joint | CANONSBURG | Multiple Employer |
| AASP - Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Pennsylvania | Harrisburg | Multiple Employer |
| ER AUTOMOTIVE LLC | AVALON | Single Employer |
| German American Chamber of Commerce - Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh | Multiple Employer |
| Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. | Monroeville | Single Employer |
| HANOVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | HANOVER | Multiple Employer |
| M Davis & Sons, Inc. | Kennett Square | Single Employer |
| MILHAM FORD | EASTON | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Pennsylvania
Wages
- Median annual wage: $49,790
- Average annual wage: $52,690
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 29,020
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: +2.3%
- Average openings per year: 3,140
- Employment: 35,970 → 36,780
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
Pennsylvania Licensing for Auto Mechanics
Vehicle Manufacturer
- Education: Undetermined
- Experience: Undetermined
- Exam: Undetermined
- Continuing education: Undetermined
Issuing agency: Department of State · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.