Auto Mechanic Apprenticeships in Virginia
Virginia has 48 registered apprenticeship sponsors training auto mechanics. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
48
Union / joint programs
0
Median auto mechanic wage
$56,320
Virginia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
-1.6%
1,900 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASE Education Foundation | Leesburg | Multiple Employer |
| Augusta County Public Schools | VERONA | Single Employer |
| Augusta County Services Authority | Verona | Single Employer |
| Battlefield Ford - Culpeper | Culpeper | Single Employer |
| Berglund Chevrolet | Roanoke | Single Employer |
| Berglund Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram - CDJR | Roanoke | Single Employer |
| Berglund Ford GMC of Bedford | Bedford | Single Employer |
| Berglund Ford, Inc. | Salem | Single Employer |
| Berglund KIA of Lynchburg | Lynchburg | Single Employer |
| Berglund Luxury Lynchburg | Lynchburg | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Auto Mechanics Earn in Virginia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $56,320
- Average annual wage: $58,900
- Auto Mechanics employed statewide: 17,740
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: -1.6%
- Average openings per year: 1,900
- Employment: 23,150 → 22,780
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.