Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Texas
Texas has 29 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics — 1 of them union or joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
29
Union / joint programs
1
Median auto mechanic wage
$48,660
Texas, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+13.9%
7,490 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EL PASO ELECTRIC COMPANY Union / joint | EL PASO | Single Employer |
| AMR NEXTFLEET APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | Mineral Wells | Single Employer |
| Caliber Collision | Lewisville | Single Employer |
| Caliber Holdings, LLC | Lewisville | Single Employer |
| Caliber Holdings, LLC | Lewisville | Single Employer |
| Cavender Toyota | San Antonio | Single Employer |
| CHARLES MAUND TOYOTA | Austin | Single Employer |
| Collegiate Edu-Nation | Haskell | Multiple Employer |
| Dave's Ultimate Automotive | Pflugerville | Single Employer |
| FMC Carswell Camp | FORT WORTH | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Texas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $48,660
- Average annual wage: $53,760
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 67,060
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: +13.9%
- Average openings per year: 7,490
- Employment: 72,060 → 82,090
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.