Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in South Carolina
South Carolina has 13 registered apprenticeship sponsors training diesel mechanics. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
13
Union / joint programs
0
Median diesel mechanic wage
$52,430
South Carolina, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+3.4%
340 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blanchard Machinery Company | West Columbia | Single Employer |
| Broome Service Center Inc. | Jackson | Single Employer |
| Carolina International Trucks | Columbia | Single Employer |
| Coastal Asphalt LLC | Conway | Single Employer |
| CUMMINS, INC. - DETAP | Spartanburg | Single Employer |
| Fastport, Inc. | Lowell | Multiple Employer |
| LCI-Lineberger Construction, Inc. | Lancaster | Single Employer |
| Moorhead Brothers, Inc. | Blacksburg | Single Employer |
| Morgan-Corp | Duncan | Single Employer |
| MTU America | Graniteville | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in South Carolina
Wages
- Median annual wage: $52,430
- Average annual wage: $54,080
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 3,260
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: +3.4%
- Average openings per year: 340
- Employment: 3,870 → 4,000
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.