Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in Texas
Texas has 21 registered apprenticeship sponsors training diesel mechanics — 2 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
2
Median diesel mechanic wage
$57,870
Texas, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+12.7%
2,620 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KEOLIS/ATU 1091 Union / joint | Austin | Single Employer |
| NORTHEAST TRAINING CENTER -MJ TRAINING Union / joint | HOUSTON | Multiple Employer |
| Adaptive Construction Solutions | Houston | Multiple Employer |
| Bechtel Energy | Deer Park | Single Employer |
| CITGO REFINERY | CORPUS CHRISTI | Single Employer |
| Construction Training Solutions | Midland | Multiple Employer |
| Del Mar College | Corpus Christi | Multiple Employer |
| Fleet Services by Cox Automotive | Houston | Single Employer |
| HGS LLC | Bellaire | Single Employer |
| Holt Group | San Antonio | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in Texas
Wages
- Median annual wage: $57,870
- Average annual wage: $58,640
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 29,730
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: +12.7%
- Average openings per year: 2,620
- Employment: 26,110 → 29,420
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.