Diesel Mechanic Apprenticeships in Virginia
Virginia has 13 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
13
Union / joint programs
2
Median diesel mechanic wage
$58,530
Virginia, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+1.6%
590 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Transdev NA, Inc - Fairfax VA Union / joint | Fairfax | Single Employer |
| Volvo Group Trucks Operations Union / joint | Dublin | Single Employer |
| Augusta County Public Schools | VERONA | Single Employer |
| Branch Civil | Roanoke | Single Employer |
| CHEMUNG CONTRACTING CORPORATION | MITCHELLS | Single Employer |
| City of Salem, Virginia | Salem | Single Employer |
| GRTC Transit System | RICHMOND | Single Employer |
| Lawrence Companies Inc. | Roanoke | Single Employer |
| METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY | Arlington | Single Employer |
| Performance Food Group, Inc. Performance Foodservice - Virginia Independent | Glen Allen | Single Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Diesel Mechanics Earn in Virginia
Wages
- Median annual wage: $58,530
- Average annual wage: $59,030
- Diesel Mechanics employed statewide: 7,870
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: 590
- Employment: 6,990 → 7,100
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.