Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in South Carolina
South Carolina has 54 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
54
Union / joint programs
0
Median auto mechanic wage
$45,950
South Carolina, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+7.4%
1,270 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Pro Tire Pros | Bluffton | Single Employer |
| Anderson Automotive Group Charleston | Charleston | Single Employer |
| Beachside Tire and Auto Bluffton, LLC | Bluffton | Single Employer |
| Benson Nissan of Spartanburg | Spartanburg | Single Employer |
| BMW Manufacturing Co. | Greer | Single Employer |
| Broome Service Center Inc. | Jackson | Single Employer |
| Burns Chevrolet of Rock Hill | Rock Hill | Single Employer |
| City of Orangeburg | Orangeburg | Single Employer |
| Davis Services, Inc. | Spartanburg | Single Employer |
| D&D Ford Motors | Greer | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in South Carolina
Wages
- Median annual wage: $45,950
- Average annual wage: $49,060
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 13,950
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: +7.4%
- Average openings per year: 1,270
- Employment: 13,430 → 14,420
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.